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Arthropoda

Arthropoda. BY: Drishti Chawla. Arthropoda = “Jointed Feet”. Contains 1,000,000+ species Major Characteristics: Invertebrate Exoskeleton  made from protein & chitin... undergoes regular ecdysis (molting) Repeated segments, each w/pair of appendages helps w/ locomotion, feeding, sensation

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Arthropoda

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  1. Arthropoda BY: Drishti Chawla

  2. Arthropoda = “Jointed Feet” • Contains 1,000,000+ species • Major Characteristics: • Invertebrate • Exoskeleton made from protein & chitin... undergoes regular ecdysis (molting) • Repeated segments, each w/pair of appendages helps w/ locomotion, feeding, sensation • Bilateral Symmetry • Coelomates body cavity lined w/ mesoderm tissue • Open Circulatory System no heart, blood vessels pump along hemolymph (blood + interstitial fluid) • Tube Digestive Plan food in from mouth, out through anus • Protostomes mouth first

  3. Head _______________________ Thorax _______________________ Abdomen _______________________ Chelicerata Myriapoda 4 Subphyla Crustacea Hexapoda

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