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Which class of ARTHROPODA includes King crabs and horseshoe crabs?

Xiphosura

What distinguishes Pycnogonida, a class of ARTHROPODA, from others?

Respiratory organs absent or vestigial. Length of body and abdomen usually much less than one half length of longest leg.

Describe the characteristics of Tardigrada, a class of ARTHROPODA.

Without any special respiratory organs. Reproductive organs opening into alimentary canal. Very small or microscopic animals with weakly chitinized integument.

What is unique about Pentatosmida, a class of ARTHROPODA?

<p>It is vermiform and shows many minute transverse wrinkles or annulations. Internal parasites of vertebrates. Without legs in adult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you differentiate Crustacea from other classes of ARTHROPODA?

<p>Crustacea have two pairs of antenna and five or more pairs of legs. They are aquatic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common features of ARTHROPODA in general?

<p>Bilateral symmetry, distinct body segmentation, sclerotized cuticle, periodic molting, hemocoel body cavity, articulated appendages, and eyes with ocelli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinguishing feature of Onychophora (velvet worms) in terms of their legs?

<p>Legs fleshly with numerous annulations but without any clearly articulated joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of legs do millipedes (Diplopoda) typically have on their body segments?

<p>Two pairs of legs on some, usually on most of body segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique characteristic of Pauropoda (pauropods) in relation to their antennae?

<p>Antennae branched apically terminating in three multiarticulate setiform appendages</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the legs of Chilopoda (centipedes) different from other arthropods?

<p>Legs terminating in a single tarsal claw; first pair of legs modified to form jaw-like poison fangs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the respiratory system like in Arachnida (spiders, scorpions, mites, ticks)?

<p>With a well-developed respiratory system composed of book lungs or of tubular tracheae opening by spiracles</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many body regions do insects (Insecta) typically have?

<p>Three body regions: head, thorax, abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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