Arthropods Flashcards by Alexander Madison

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What does arthropoda mean

A

joined legs

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how many germ layers do arthropods have?

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3

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Describe body symmetry of arthropods

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bilateral

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Are arthropods segmented?

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yes

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Arthropods have jointed ________ for movement

A

appendages

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What are the 3 basic segments?

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head, thorax, abdomen

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What is a cephalothorax?

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fused head and thorax

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Describe the coelom of arthropods

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true coelom

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Describe the nervous system of arthropods

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cephilization present; sharp senses: antennae, use of pheromones

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Describe the skeleton of arthropods

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exoskeleton

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How many body openings do arthropods have

A

2

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What are mandibles?

A

jaws

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Describe the circulation of arthropods

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open; 1 or more hearts

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What do crustaceans use for respiration?

A

gills

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What do arachnids use for respiration?

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book lungs

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What do insects use for respiration?

A

tracheal tubes-holes-spiracles

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Are arthropods sexual or asexual?

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sexual

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Is fertilization internal or external on land?

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internal

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Is fertilization internal or external in water?

A

external

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Describe sexes in arthropods

A

most have separate sexes, but some are hermaphrodites

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What is parthenogenesis?

A

development from unfertilized eggs

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What do crustaceans use for respiration?

A

gills

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How many body sections do crustaceans have?

A

2: cephalothorax & abdomen

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What are the sexes in crustaceans?

A

separate sexes

What are the only type of terrestrial crustacean?

pill bugs (roly polys)

What are chelipeds in crustaceans?

pincers; 1 pair

What are swimmerets in crustaceans?

underside of tail used for swimming & reproduction; 5 pairs

How many body segments to arachnids have?

two

How many pairs of appendages do arachnids have?

6

What is the chelicerae in arachnids

modified pincers or fangs; 1 pair

What are pedipalps for in arachnids

handling food and sensing; 1 pair

Describe respiration in spiders

they have book lungs

Do spiders have mandibles?

no

Do spiders have antennae?

no

What is someone who studies insects

a weirdo (entomologist)

How many body regions do insects have?

3

How many pairs of legs to insects have?

6

How many sets of wings do insects have?

2

Do insects have antennae?

yes

Describe seeing in insects

1+ pairs of compounds eyes and 3 simple eyes

What are sensory hairs in insects?

cover antennaw and exoskeleton

How do insects respire?

through tracheal tubes & spiracles

How do insects hear?

through tympanum