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The largest non-extinct arthropod in size was a Japanese spider crab caught in 1921 measuring about 12 feet across the claws. The heaviest on record was a lobster weighing about 45 pounds. On land, the largest is the coconut crab at about 3 feet across. Some anecdotal evidence exists for even larger crustaceans, based on recovered exoskeletons/exuviae.
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∙ 10y agoThe maximum size of arthropods are limited by physical considerations relating to their body plan and circulatory system; the vast majority are small (like insects) but some large examples have been captured. One Japanese spider crab was documented at about 12 feet across; the heaviest arthropod on record was a lobster that weighed in at about 45 pounds and about 3 feet across.
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What is earth's biggest arthropod?
Spinosaurus EDIT - Either Basilosaurus or Liopleurodon. That's incorrect. Largest was megadolon. It was 16-20 meters and more then 50 tons. For me that's absolutly largest carnivore ever.
Is a arthropod an organism?
Yes, arthropods are organisms, like all other living things.
Which of these has an exoskeleton arthropod worm vertebrate cnidarian?
An arthropod
What is the largest subphylum in arthropoda?
The largest arthropod subphylum is Hexapoda. By count the most arthropod species fall under the Insecta class, with a million species described and millions estimated yet to be described. By count, insects are over half of all living animals and by some estimates may constitute up to ninety percent of all living animals on the earth. In biomass, krill take the top spot weighing in from up to half to three quarters of a billion tonnes, and thus having a huge significance in the food chain.
Is the lobster a arthropods?
Yes, the lobster is an arthropod. In fact, the American lobster is currently the heaviest living arthropod (not counting extinct arthropods).
what is the crustacean?
The Japanese Spider Crab is the largest crustacean, and also the largest arthropod.
What are the largest group of arthropods?
Insects are the largest group of arthropods.
What is earth's biggest arthropod?
Spinosaurus EDIT - Either Basilosaurus or Liopleurodon. That's incorrect. Largest was megadolon. It was 16-20 meters and more then 50 tons. For me that's absolutly largest carnivore ever.
What is the largest shellfish called?
The Japanese Spider Crab is the largest crustacean, and also the largest arthropod.
Is a arthropod an organism?
Yes, arthropods are organisms, like all other living things.
Gorilla are the largest of the living what?
gorillas are the largest of the living primates
Is a black widow spider amphibian?
No, they are spiders, among the world's largest.
What is the Reason for extinction of robber crab?
Oh you mean the: coconut crab, Birgus latro, is the largest land-living arthropod in the world, and is probably at the upper limit of how big terrestrial ... they found a cure for robber crabs after healing Magic Johnson!
What is true about arthropod evolution?
1. Arthropod appendages evolved into different forms. 2. The early body plan was modified gradually. 3. Appendages of living arthropods include wings, flippers, and mouthparts.
Is Arthropod a class or a phylum?
Arthropod is a phylum, not a class. It is one of the largest phyla in the animal kingdom and includes creatures like insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Within the phylum Arthropoda, there are several classes, such as Insecta, Arachnida, and Crustacea.
Which of these has an exoskeleton arthropod worm vertebrate cnidarian?
An arthropod
What is arthropod vectors?
Vectors of the arthropod.
