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What are the two traits that are common to arthropods?
Arthropods are characterized by an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.
The hard outer covering of an insect?
The bodies of arthropods are supported by a hardened exoskeleton made of chitin, a substance produced by many non-arthropods as well. In arthropods, the nonliving exoskeleton is like a form-fitting suit of armor.
Do arthropods have an?
No, they only have an exoskeleton.
How are arthropods and mullusks the same?
Arthropods have an exoskeleton. Mollusks don't.
What is the covering of arthropods called?
exoskeleton
What two characteristics make a crayfish and arthropod?
Crayfish are classified as arthropods, because of their characteristic segmented bodies, chitinous exoskeleton, and joint appendages.
What is an arthropods features?
Arthropods are characterized by segmented bodies, an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.
What are two characteristic of arthropods?
An arthropod is an invertebrate animal with an exoskeleton , a segmented body, and jointed appendages.
Why is a large heavy exoskeleton less limited for arthropods that live in water?
Why is a large heavy exoskeleton less limiting for arthropods that live in the water?that is not the answer!!
Why is large heavy exoskeleton less limiting for arthropods that live in water?
Why is a large heavy exoskeleton less limiting for arthropods that live in the water?that is not the answer!!
What are the external features of arthropods?
Arthropods are segmented animals with jointed legs and an exoskeleton.
What 3 common characteristics do all arthropods share?
Jointed legs, exoskeleton, growth by molting.
