Chapter 36 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristics of Arthropods?
A
1) Segmented body.
2) Hard exoskeleton made of chitin.
3) Jointed appendages.
4) Bilateral symmetry.
2
Q
What is molting?
A
Shedding of the exoskeleton in order to grow.
3
Q
SLIDE 6-7 IMPORTANT STEPS OF MOLTING.
A
4
Q
What is the difference between Mandibles and Chelicerae?
A
Mandibles are jaw like mouth-parts.
Chelicerae are pincer-like mouth parts.
5
Q
How do the subphyla Crustacea have very hard exoskeletons?
A
The contain large amounts of calcium carbonate.
6
Q
What type of circulation do crustaceans have?
A
Open circulatory system.
7
Q
How would you classify spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks?
A
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
8
Q
How is the SA:V high in spider lungs?
A
Their lungs have folds.
