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What phylum is mentioned as one of the most ancient with many fossils?
What phylum is mentioned as one of the most ancient with many fossils?
- Arthropods (correct)
- Annelids
- Polychaetes
- Silurian
When did arthropods probably arise from a common ancestor?
When did arthropods probably arise from a common ancestor?
- 180 M yrs ago
- 600 M years ago (correct)
- 150 MY before flying reptiles
- 420 MY ago
Which group of animals appeared shortly after plants moved onto land?
Which group of animals appeared shortly after plants moved onto land?
- Pterosaurs
- Insects (correct)
- Birds
- Bats
What is noted as one of the oldest animal species on earth that has remained unchanged?
What is noted as one of the oldest animal species on earth that has remained unchanged?
How many individual arthropods are mentioned for every person on earth before anything else began to compete for the same resources?
How many individual arthropods are mentioned for every person on earth before anything else began to compete for the same resources?
Which characteristic allows arthropods to have infinite possibilities for adaptive modifications?
Which characteristic allows arthropods to have infinite possibilities for adaptive modifications?
What is a distinctive characteristic of arthropods' sense organs?
What is a distinctive characteristic of arthropods' sense organs?
Which arthropod has the ability to fly at speeds over 30 mph?
Which arthropod has the ability to fly at speeds over 30 mph?
What is the most common type of habitat for arthropods?
What is the most common type of habitat for arthropods?
What material completely covers the body of arthropods?
What material completely covers the body of arthropods?