Question | Answer |
What does arthropod mean? | joined foot |
What are the appendages on a arthropod used for? (5 things) | moving about, capturing prey, feeding, mating, and sensing their environment |
How do most arthropods reproduce? | sexually |
What does appendage mean? | joined structures of arthropods, such as legs, wings, or antennae |
What does exoskeleton mean? | thick, hard, outer covering that protects and supports arthropod bodies and provides places for muscles to attach |
What does molting mean? | shedding and replacing of an arthropod's exoskeleton |
What does spiracle mean? | openings in the abdomen and thorax of insects through which air enters and waste gases leave |
What does metamorphosis mean? | process in which many insect species can change their body form to become adults; can be complete or incomplete |
Where do arthropods live? | wide range of environments and avoid their enemies |
Arthropods size? (big or small) | small |
Describe exoskeletons. | tough, flexible, waterproof |
What are the three sections of segmented bodies? | head, thorax, and abdomen |
How do arthropods make sure they have room in their exoskeleton? | they shed |