Site MapHelpFeedbackChapter Quiz
Chapter Quiz
(See related pages)





1Phylum Arthropoda is the most abundant and most diverse phylum of animals.
A)True
B)False


2What is the derivation of the term Arthropoda?


3Which of the following is not an adaptation of arthropods?
A)closed circulatory system
B)exoskeleton
C)jointed appendages
D)segmentation


4The exoskeleton of arthropods is made of ________.
A)chilaria
B)callose
C)chitin
D)cellulose


5What is the function of an exoskeleton?


6Name the two classes in the subphylum Chelicerata.


7


carapace
8


cephalothorax
9


chelicerae
10


telson
11


pedipalps
12


book gills
Answer choices:
A)hard, protective covering of the cephalothorax
B)a body segment consisting of a fused head and thorax
C)flap-like appendages used for gas exchange
D)second pair of appendages in chelicerates; used for capturing prey/sensing vibration
E)tail-like appendage
F)most anterior pair of appendages in chelicerates; generally used to grasp food


13Crustaceans have or double-branched appendages.


14Describe a specialized appendage and its function.


15Appendages of two different taxa that have similar functions but different embryological origins are ________.
A)biramous
B)homologous
C)analogous
D)uniramous


16Crayfish have several appendages that are chelate (pincer-like with opposing claws).
A)True
B)False


17Name the three classes of subphylum Uniramia.


18Centipedes and millipedes have one pair of legs on each body segment.
A)True
B)False


19All insects have similar mouthparts.
A)True
B)False


20In insects, breathing pores called are located on abdominal segments and open into that conduct oxygen throughout the body.


21Identify the taxonomic class of these organisms.
a. shrimp
b. ant
c. lobster
d. horseshoe crab
e. centipede
f. spider
g. bee
h. scorpion
i. butterfly
j. millipede


22Describe two ways arthropods affect your life.





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Biology Laboratory ManualOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 39 > Chapter Quiz