Glencoe Biology

Section 2: Arthropod Diversity

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Which of these is not a factor in classifying arthropods?
A)type of appendage
B)segment structure
C)presence of coeloms
D)type of mouthparts
2
____ are the second pair of arachnid appendages used for sensation and holding prey.
A)Chelipeds
B)Spinnerets
C)Pedipalps
D)Swimmerets
3
Which of the body parts shown here are used primarily for swimming?

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A)walking legs
B)antennae
C)chelipeds
D)swimmerets
4
The two body sections of most arachnids are called ____.
A)mandible and posterior segment
B)thorax and exoskeleton
C)anterior segment and thorax
D)cephalothorax and abdomen
5
What is one major way that horseshoe crabs are different from arachnids?
A)Their exoskeletons are not segmented.
B)They are not marine animals.
C)They have undergone drastic evolution.
D)They are a relatively new species.
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