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Subphyla of Arthropoda
Subphyla of the phylum Arthropoda and the characteristics thereof
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/14/2011

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The subphyla of Arthropoda
Definition
cheliceriformes, myriapoda, hexapoda, crustacea
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Characteristics of cheliceriformes
Definition
Body has one or two main parts; six pairs of appendages; mostly terrestrial or marine
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Characteristics of myriapoda
Definition
distinct head bearing antennae and chewing mouthparts; terrestrial
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Characteristics of hexapoda
Definition
body divided into head, thorax, abdomen; antennae present; 3 pairs of legs and usually 2 pairs of wings; mostly terrestrial
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Characteristics of crustacea
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Body of two or three parts; antennae present; chewing mouthparts; three or more pairs of legs; mostly marine and freshwater
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Examples of cheliceriformes
Definition
sea spiders, horseshoe crabs, spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites
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Examples of myriapoda
Definition
millipedes and centipedes
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Examples of hexapoda
Definition
insects, springtails
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Examples of crustacea
Definition
crabs, lobsters, crayfishes, shrimps, barnacles
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