phylum arthropoda

Phylum Arthropoda

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Word BankComplete metamorphosis herbivores pesticides swimmerets exoskeletonbilateral antennae molting

Egg hatches to larva

larva enters pupa stage

adult emerges from pupa stage

Complete metamorphosis


Process of shedding an outgrown exoskeleton

molting


Waxy, waterproof outer covering of arthropods

exoskeleton


Type of symmetry found in arthropods

bilateral


Chemicals used to kill harmful insects

pesticides


Arthropods that feed on plants (e.g. Japanese beetles)

herbivores


Appendages used by crustaceans like paddles; also to attach and

carry eggs

swimmerets


Segmented appendages used to smell, taste, touch and balance

antennae

Behind the mystery door is a Black Widow Spider.

How many legs does the black widow have?

8

Behind the mystery door is a Black Widow Spider.

How many pairs of antennae does it have?

0

Behind the mystery door is a Rusty millipede.

Is it a carnivore or scavenger?

scavenger

Behind the mystery door is a Rusty millipede.

What type of circulatory system does it have?

Open

Behind the mystery door is a Honey Bee

How many legs does it have?

6


Which body section has legs and wings?

thorax


How many body sections does it have? 3

Match the organism to its correct class

Diplopoda Chilopoda CrustaceaArachnid Insecta

Jumping spider

Arachnid



Insecta

Thrip



Crustacea

Crayfish



Insecta

Goliath Beetle



Diplopoda

millipede



Chilopoda

centipede



Arachnid

yellow dog tick

Word Bank

Antennae Cheliped walking legs swimmerets

swimmerets

Walking legscheliped

antennae

antennae

Ladybugs, praying mantises, as well as adult and larval lacewings are this type of beneficial insect.

A. structural pests

B. producer

C. pollinator

D. biological control

Insects that are essential for reproduction in plants area called

A. structural pests

B. producer

C. pollinator

D. herbivores

Termites in the soil of forests feed on fallen trees. In this way termites are beneficial

A. structural pests

B. parasites

C. pollinators

D. decomposers

Possibly the most dangerous animal, these insects transmit diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.

A. flies

B. mosquitoes

C. fleas

D. lice

Which of the following arthropods is not correctly labeled?

A. Ladybird beetle (ladybug) - decomposer

B. Aphid – insect pest

C. Grasshopper – food source/ nutrition

D. Bumblebee - pollinator

Describe gradual metamorphosis in insects. List all the stages and provide an insect that undergoes this process.

What is biological control of insects? Give an example. What is an advantage of the use of biological controls over the use of pesticides?

Biological control of insects is the use of natural predators released into an area to fight a harmful pest or insect.

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