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1 How do Arthropods adapt to their environment?

2 Arthropods What does Arthropod mean?

3 Arthropods What does Arthropod mean? Jointed foot

4 Characteristics Jointed appendages

5 Characteristics Jointed appendages Exoskeleton (external skeleton)

6 Characteristics Jointed appendages Exoskeleton (external skeleton)
Segmented body

7 Characteristics Jointed appendages Exoskeleton (external skeleton)
Segmented body Open circulatory system

8 Characteristics Types of appendages

9 Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers

10 Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers Antennae

11 Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers Antennae legs

12 Characteristics Types of appendages Claws / pincers Antennae Legs
wings

13 Characteristics How does the exoskeleton help it survive?

14 Characteristics How does the exoskeleton help it survive?
Keeps moisture inside the animal.

15 Characteristics How does the exoskeleton help it survive?
Keeps moisture inside the animal. Protects the animal

16 Characteristics What is molting?

17 Characteristics What is molting? The shedding of the exoskeleton.

18 Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites)

19 Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites)
Diplopods (millipedes)

20 Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites)
Diplopods (millipedes) Chilopods (centipedes)

21 Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites)
Diplopods (millipedes) Chilopods (centipedes) Insects

22 Major classes Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites)
Diplopods (millipedes) Chilopods (centipedes) Insects Crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp)

23 Characteristics: How do Arthropods develop into adults? Metamorphosis
Complete metamorphosis stages - egg, larva, pupa, adult

24 Characteristics: How do Arthropods develop into adults? Metamorphosis
Complete metamorphosis stages - egg, larva, pupa, adult Incomplete metamorphosis stages – egg, nymph, adult

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