Phylum Arthropoda Flashcards
___ = joint + ___ = foot
arthron, podos
The most species-diverse phylum in the animal kingdom
Phylum Arthropoda
Definite cephalization (Phylum)
Phylum Arthropoda
Segmented body is divided into functional groups
Tagmata
Subphyla under Phylum Arthropoda
- Subphylum Myriapoda
- Subphylum Hexapoda
- Subphylum Crustacae & Chelicerata
Subphylum Myriapoda number of tagmatas and parts
2 tagmatas; Head and Trunk
Subphylum Hexapoda number of tagmata and parts
3 tagmatas; Head, Thorax, and Abdomen
Subphylum Crustacea and Chelicerata number of tagmatas and parts
2 tagmatas: Cephalothorax and Abdomen
A fusion of head and thorax
Cephalothorax
The cuticle of the species that belongs under Phylum Arthropoda are made up of hard exoskeleton that is mainly composed of a protein called ____ and sometimes _____ _____
chitin, calcium carbonate
the outer, thin later that can harder to increase protective capability
epicuticle
the inner, thick layer that is flexible. It is further divided into 2 layers
Procuticle
2 layers of procuticle
- Exocuticle
- Endocuticle
Secreted before molting
Exocuticle
Secreted after molting
Endocuticle
Process of shedding of the outer covering at the cuticular exoskeleton as the arthropod grows
Molting
The process of molting terminates at the actual shedding of the old exoskeleton
ecdysis