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Why are crustaceans less successful than insects in invading land?
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Insects have an efficient excretory system that helps them get rid of wastes while conserving water. In addition, crustaceans have gills that are efficient underwater but collapse in air.-e2020
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Are lobsters and crabs actual insects?
Crabs and lobsters are arthropods. In colloquial speech the term "bug" generally refers to arthropods on land, mostly insects and arachnids. In scientific terms the only true bugs are insects in the order hemiptera, excluding crustaceans, which are not insects.
Are roaches crustaceans?
Crustaceans (Crustacea) are arthropods. At least one form of crustacean is known as a "bug." The woodlouse, more commonly known as the "pill bug" or "rollie pollie" is a crustacean. Insects are more closely related to crustaceans than they are to any other arthropods.
Is a pygmy hippopotamus vertebrate or invertebrate?
All mammals and most other large land animals are vertebrate, which means "having a backbone". Exceptions would be insects and insect-like creatures, and crustaceans such as land crabs.
Why insects are called successful land animals?
They are called that because ..... well theres so many of them ! And because its hard to get rid of them.I think
Do crustaceans live mainly on land or in water?
WATER
What are examples of crustaceans that live on land?
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What are the examples of Crustaceans that live on land?
rollie pollies
Where do most crustaceans?
Most live in the ocean, or along the shore. Some crustaceans, such as wood lice, have adapted to life on land.
Where do most crustaceans live?
Most live in the ocean, or along the shore. Some crustaceans, such as wood lice, have adapted to life on land.
What are some insects that land on the ocean?
Some insects aremy but
Do all insects reproduce in water?
No. Most insects reproduce on land.
Do stingray eat insects?
No. they live underwater. insects live on land.
