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How many segments per leg do modern arthropods have?
How many segments per leg do modern arthropods have?
- Twelve
- Eight or fewer (correct)
- Up to eleven
- Ten
What is the meaning of 'dactylus' in relation to the arthropod leg?
What is the meaning of 'dactylus' in relation to the arthropod leg?
- Toe
- Finger (correct)
- Elbow
- Knee
What is the difference between a biramous and uniramous limb in arthropods?
What is the difference between a biramous and uniramous limb in arthropods?
- A uniramous limb has more segments than a biramous limb.
- A uniramous limb can bend in multiple planes, while a biramous limb can only bend in one plane.
- A biramous limb has a ball-and-socket joint, while a uniramous limb does not.
- A biramous limb branches into two, while a uniramous limb comprises a single series of segments. (correct)
What is the meaning of 'coxa' in relation to the arthropod leg?
What is the meaning of 'coxa' in relation to the arthropod leg?
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Why is it difficult to prove homologies of leg segments between arthropod groups?
Why is it difficult to prove homologies of leg segments between arthropod groups?
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