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What does the Greek word 'entomon' refer to?
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?
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?
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?
Which class of arthropods has an adult with two distinct body regions: cephalothorax and abdomen?
What is a characteristic feature of Class Diplopoda?
What is a characteristic feature of Class Diplopoda?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'entomon' as used in entomology?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'entomon' as used in entomology?
Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and others?
Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and others?
What is a characteristic feature of the Class Arachnida in the phylum Arthropoda?
What is a characteristic feature of the Class Arachnida in the phylum Arthropoda?
Which class of arthropods has an elongate, cylindrical, and segmented body?
Which class of arthropods has an elongate, cylindrical, and segmented body?
What characteristic feature is common to all members of the phylum Arthropoda?
What characteristic feature is common to all members of the phylum Arthropoda?
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Entomon meaning
Entomon meaning
Segmented body plan of an insect
Phylum Arthropoda includes
Phylum Arthropoda includes
Insects, arachnids, and crustaceans
Arthropod nervous system
Arthropod nervous system
Located on the belly side (ventral)
Arachnida body regions
Arachnida body regions
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Diplopoda body
Diplopoda body
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Arthropoda characteristic
Arthropoda characteristic
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Arachnida characteristic
Arachnida characteristic
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Diplopoda body shape
Diplopoda body shape
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Phylum Arthropoda contains
Phylum Arthropoda contains
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Arthropods' common trait
Arthropods' common trait
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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.
