What structure's are used to classify the arthropods?

Answer 1

The arthropods are mainly classified depending upon the appendages present.

The phylum arthropoda is classified in to four subphylums

subphylum: Trilobita (Tri= three; lobita=lobe). The dorsal exoskeleton shows three lobes

subphylum: Chelicerata (Gr., chele= claw + keros=horn+ata=group)

subphylum : Myriapoda

subphylum: Hexapoda

subphylum: crustacea

Answer 2

Generally, all organisms are categorized based on traits, with similarities or differences to other organisms. Arthropods are recognized by their chitinous exoskeleton and jointed limbs. In taxonomy, a phylum like Arthropoda is a major category towards the top of the heirarchial tree. Notwithstanding there are several classifications above (higher). Arthropods are directly 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.

Answer 3

In the general sense, arthropods are classified by physical characteristics. Specific arthropods are grouped with others of the same description as part of a giant taxonomic heirarchy designed to describe all known living things; to classify it is to examine its structure and properties to place it within this heirarchy or tree. The term arthropod is itself a classification called a phylum (Arthropoda) with diverse descending sub classifications cointaining for example crustaceans and insects. Arthropods are, in turn, also a subgroup of parent classifications, the kingdom metazoa (animals), eukaryotes (organisms with distinct cell nuclei), etc.

Answer 4

Primary classification is by the segmentation and structure of the head.

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Answer 5

Arthropods are characterized by segmented bodies, an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.

Answer 6

The primary characteristics used by biologists to classify Arthropods are their segmented bodies, an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.

Answer 7

The physical characteristics are used: a chitin exoskeleton, segmented body parts, and joint appendages. The term Arthropoda comes from the Greek for 'jointed legs' (or feet).

Answer 8

Spiders, small insects,buggies

Answer 9

how do people classify arthropods