Arthropods Flashcards
1
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Arthropod
A
invertebrate animal
2
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Molting
A
shedding outer shell/skin
3
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Pheromones
A
chemical substance released by an animal into the environment
4
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Thorax
A
part of the body between the neck and stomach
5
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Abdomen
A
part of the body the contains the digestive organs
6
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Cephalothorax
A
fused head and thorax ex a spider
7
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Exoskeleton
A
outside covering
8
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Cheliped
A
pair of legs that hold large cheale
9
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Malpighean tubes
A
organs going into the gut of a insect
10
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Arachnid
A
spider
11
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Metamorphosis
A
process of transforming
12
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Crustaceans
A
aquatic arthropod ex crab
13
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Insects
A
6 legged arthropod
14
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Antennae
A
long thin sensory tool
15
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Swimmerets
A
limb used for swimming or holding eggs
