BUGS Flashcards
What are invertebrates with segmented bodies, exoskeletons and jointed appendages called?
Phylum Arthropoda
What is Phylum Arthropoda?
Invertebrates with segmented bodies, exoskeletons, and jointed appendages
Class Arachnida description
Predators, 2 main body regions, 4 pairs of legs
Class Crustacea description
Marine animals with gills, 2 pairs of antennae, 10 or more legs
Class Diplopodia description
Cylindrical with ring-like segments on the body, short antennae, 2 pairs of legs per segment
Class Chilopoda examples
Centipede
Class insecta discription
3 body regions
1 pair of antennae
6 legs
Order Collembola discription
Small wingless insects, ametabolous metamorphosis, chewing mouthparts, possible forked springing organ on the abdomen
Order Collembola examples
Springtails
Order Orthoptera (Straight Winged)
Plant feeders, gradual metamorphosis, chewing mouthparts, usually 2 pairs of wings
Order Orthoptera examples
Cricket, Grasshopper, Katydid
What is the kingdom of everyone, including insects?
Animalia
Class Arachnida examples
Spiders, chiggers, mites, ticks, Daddy long legs
Class Crustacea examples
Sowbugs, Crayfish
Class Diplopodia examples
Millipede