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Introduction to Entomology Quiz

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What does the Greek word 'entomon' refer to?

Segmented body plan of the insect (correct)

Scientific study of insects

Relationship of insects to humans

Jointed feet of the insect

Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans?

Phylum Mollusca

Phylum Arthropoda (correct)

Phylum Echinodermata

Phylum Annelida

What is the characteristic feature of the arthropods' nervous system?

Central location

Dorsal (back) location

Ventral (belly) location (correct)

Lateral location

Which class of arthropods has an adult with two distinct body regions: cephalothorax and abdomen?

Class Arachnida Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Class Diplopoda?

Cylindrical and segmented body Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'entomon' as used in entomology?

Notched Signup and view all the answers

Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and others?

Phylum Arthropoda Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the Class Arachnida in the phylum Arthropoda?

Adult has two distinct body regions: cephalothorax and abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which class of arthropods has an elongate, cylindrical, and segmented body?

Class Diplopoda Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic feature is common to all members of the phylum Arthropoda?

Segmented bodies arranged into head, thorax, abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Insects and Arthropods

The Greek word 'entomon' refers to insects.
The phylum Arthropoda includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and others.
A characteristic feature of arthropods' nervous system is that it is ventral and segmented.
The class Arachnida, which includes spiders and scorpions, has an adult with two distinct body regions: cephalothorax and abdomen.
A characteristic feature of Class Diplopoda (millipedes) is that they have two pairs of legs per body segment.
The Greek word 'entomon' means 'cut in pieces' or 'insect' and is used in entomology, the study of insects.
The phylum Arthropoda is characterized by the presence of jointed appendages (legs, antennae, etc.).
A characteristic feature of the Class Arachnida is that they have eight legs and no antennae.
The class Chilopoda (centipedes) has an elongate, cylindrical, and segmented body.
A characteristic feature common to all members of the phylum Arthropoda is the presence of exoskeletons.

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Test your knowledge about the scientific study of insects, their relationship to humans and the environment, and the phylum Arthropoda. Learn more about the segmented body plan of insects and their significance in the natural world.