9 Questions
What is the main distinguishing feature of Arthropods among invertebrates?
Exoskeleton made of chitin
Which of the following is not a subphylum of Arthropods?
Mollusca
Which Arthropod class includes organisms with two distinct body regions and four pairs of walking legs?
Arachnida
What is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom?
True
Arthropods have an exoskeleton made of cartilage.
False
Arthropods are exclusively marine organisms.
False
Arthropods are exclusively marine organisms.
False
Arthropods have an exoskeleton made of cartilage.
False
The largest phylum in the animal kingdom is Arthropods.
True
Study Notes
Characteristics of Arthropods
- The main distinguishing feature of Arthropods among invertebrates is their exoskeleton, which is made of chitin, not cartilage.
Classification of Arthropods
- Arthropods is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
- Arthropods do not exclusively live in marine environments, they can be found in various habitats.
Classes of Arthropods
- The class that includes organisms with two distinct body regions and four pairs of walking legs is Arachnida.
Incorrect Statements
- Arthropods do not have an exoskeleton made of cartilage, but rather chitin.
- Arthropods are not exclusively marine organisms.
Test your knowledge of arthropods with this quiz! Identify the subphylum, distinguishing features, and classes of these fascinating invertebrates.
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