Test 3-Arthropoda Flashcards
1
Q
poda
A
foot
2
Q
Exoskeleton benefits
A
armor
small sizes-lightweight
waterproof-prevents water loss
3
Q
Exoskeleton cons
A
restricts growth
not a lot of support/armor when growing/after molting
hide until exoskeleton is done
restricts body size
4
Q
Exoskeleton
A
outside of body
made of chitin
must molt
5
Q
Circulatory System
A
open, blood isn’t contained everywhere
contractile heart
6
Q
Respiratory System
A
get more oxygen because they are moving more
air piped directly to cells
7
Q
Sensory organs
A
highly developed
8
Q
Characteristics
A
first phylum with legs
segmented
jointed appendages
9
Q
arthr-
A
joint
