How do Arthropods adapt to their environment?
Arthropods What does Arthropod mean?
Arthropods What does Arthropod mean? Jointed foot
Characteristics Jointed appendages
Characteristics Jointed appendages Exoskeleton (external skeleton)
Characteristics Jointed appendages Exoskeleton (external skeleton) Segmented body
Characteristics Jointed appendages Exoskeleton (external skeleton) Segmented body Open circulatory system
Characteristics Types of appendages
Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers
Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers Antennae
Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers Antennae legs
Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers Antennae Legs wings
Characteristics How does the exoskeleton help it survive?
Characteristics How does the exoskeleton help it survive? Keeps moisture inside the animal.
Characteristics How does the exoskeleton help it survive? Keeps moisture inside the animal. Protects the animal
Characteristics What is molting?
Characteristics What is molting? The shedding of the exoskeleton.
Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites)
Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites) Diplopods (millipedes)
Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites) Diplopods (millipedes) Chilopods (centipedes)
Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites) Diplopods (millipedes) Chilopods (centipedes) Insects
Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites) Diplopods (millipedes) Chilopods (centipedes) Insects Crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp)
Characteristics: How do Arthropods develop into adults? Metamorphosis Complete metamorphosis stages - egg, larva, pupa, adult
Characteristics: How do Arthropods develop into adults? Metamorphosis Complete metamorphosis stages - egg, larva, pupa, adult Incomplete metamorphosis stages – egg, nymph, adult