crustaceans
name something that is a crustacean
crab, lobster, or shrimp
Name something that is considered an arachnid
spider, scorpion, or tick
how many feet does a millipede have
around 100
What makes insects special in the arthropod category?
They are the only arthropods that can fly
what is the average life span of an arthropod
90 days
at least how many legs does a crustacean have
10
how many legs does an arachnid have?
4 pairs. aka 8 legs
how many feet does a centipede have?
around 30
how many legs does an insect have?
6
what sport is Mrs. Thompson awesome at?
Track. she has 5 gold medals from state track
how many different kinds of crustaceans have been identified?
38,000
are all arachnids harmless? why or why not?
No, some are poisonous
How are millipedes and centipedes useful?
They help break down dead plants
What quality do all arthropods share?
a mirror quality that means both sides look the same
what is destroying the habitat of many arthropods
excess chemicals
Why are crustaceans important?
they are eaten by birds, fish, whales, and humans
How many brothers and sisters does Mrs. Thompson have?
4. 3 sisters and 1 brother
What will a centipede do if you touch it?
run away
what is special about an insects home?
they are chambers with six sided buildings
what group of arthropods include the largest and smallest arthropods in the world
crustaceans
What is an obstacle for a crustacean?
They have to exchange their small shells for larger shells which leaves them temporarily exposed to hungry animals
How many types of spiders are there?
more than 38,000
What is the difference between a centipede and a millipede?
millipedes have two or four pairs of tiny legs per body segment and centipedes only have one.
a millipede moves in a swaying motion and a centipede scurries quickly
what is the name of a butterfly's tongue?
proboscis
what is an arthropod
a spineless animal with a body in parts or segments, a back nervous system, a front heart, and a exoskeleton.