5 Questions
How many segments per leg do modern arthropods have?
Eight or fewer
What is the meaning of 'dactylus' in relation to the arthropod leg?
Finger
What is the difference between a biramous and uniramous limb in arthropods?
A biramous limb branches into two, while a uniramous limb comprises a single series of segments.
What is the meaning of 'coxa' in relation to the arthropod leg?
Hip
Why is it difficult to prove homologies of leg segments between arthropod groups?
Homologies are difficult to prove due to the source of much argument among authors.
Test your knowledge of arthropod leg segments and their Latin-origin terms with this quiz. Learn about the homologies of leg segments between different arthropod groups.
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