chapter 17

Question 1

What is the most diverse group of arthropods

Answer 1

Arachnids

Question 2

All __ exhibit the arthropod characteristic of multiple pairs of specialized appendages

Answer 2

Crustaceans

Question 3

These arthropods are carnivorous, have one pair of legs per body segment, and a pair of poison claws used for defense and to paralyze prey

Answer 3

Centipedes

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered an arthropod

Answer 4

Hermit crabs

Question 5

Which animals have a cylindrical body that is tapered at both ends

Answer 5

Roundworms

Question 6

Which of the following is not a bivalve

Answer 6

Squids

Question 7

What name is given to the food-trapping cells of sponges

Answer 7

Choanocytes

Question 8

__ was the first species to extend humanity’s range from Africa to other continents

Answer 8

Homo erectus

Question 9

A characteristic of arthropods that has allowed for their great success is the presence of

Answer 9

Specialized segments

Question 10

Radial symmetry is seen in a

Answer 10

Snowflake