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How are arthropods classifield?

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12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Arthropods are classified by examining their structure and comparison to characteristics considered typical of the phylum. Thes properties include segmented bodies, an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.

In terms of taxonomy, Arthropods are classified below a taxon Panarthropoda, which is under Ecdysozoa (moulters with a certain description of cuticle), Protostomia (bilaterally symmetric with a certain germ layer configuration), Bilateria (bilaterally symmetric); Eumetazoa (true tissues, with a certain embryonic phase), Metazoa (animals with a fixed type of body plan); Opisthokonta (broad taxon of eukaryotes with organized cell nuclei and certain other characteristics); Eukaryota (distinct cell nuclei); which falls under cellular organisms.

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