10 Questions
What is the main reason arthropods are considered excellent for protection?
They have a hard exoskeleton of chitin
Which characteristic allows arthropods to have infinite possibilities for adaptive modifications?
Segmented body
What percentage of all known animals does the phylum Arthropoda include?
66%
What is the distinctive characteristic that allows some arthropods to fly over 30 mph?
"Jointed legs"
Which feature enables arthropods to be the only invertebrates capable of flying at high speeds?
"Jointed legs"
What is the estimated ratio of arthropods to humans in terms of individuals?
200:1
Which phylum is mentioned as having many fossils and being one of the most ancient?
Arthropods
Which animal species has remained unchanged and is considered one of the oldest on earth?
Triops cancriformis
When did arthropods become the dominant lifeforms and start to dominate the fossil record?
Shortly after the Cambrian explosion
What event is mentioned as occurring shortly after spider-like and centipede-like animals appeared?
Plants moving onto land
Test your knowledge about the general characteristics and diversity of arthropods, including their excellent protective features, waterproof nature, segmented body, and well-developed head. Learn about the vast number of known species in this phylum.
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