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What is so special about arthropod appendage?
The appendages of Arthropods are jointed. Each body segement has a pair of appendages. The original structure of Arthropod appendages was likely to have been biramous. Modern Arthropods can have either biramous or uniramous limbs. Biramous limbs branch out into two.
How do you know something belongs to the crustaceans group of arthropods?
Crustaceans differ from other arthropods in that they have biramous (two-part) appendages and the nauplius larval form.
Which arthropods have four antenna?
The crustaceans are arthropods with biramous (branching) appendages, including a larger and smaller pair of antennae, the smaller ones being referred to as antennules.
Is a copepod an insect?
No, a copepod is not an insect, it is a crustacean.
Is a copepod a multicellular?
Yes, copepods are multicellular organisms. They are small crustaceans that belong to the group Arthropoda, which are characterized by having a segmented body and joint appendages. Copepods typically have a single, clear body segment.
What makes crustaceans different from all other arthropods?
Arachnids differ from other arthropods in that they have no antenna (nor wings, like many insects). They also use book lungs to breathe, rather than the gills or spiracle/trachea configuration. They have a body plan of only two sections (tagmata) and eight legs, although often with a modified forward pair different from most other arthropods.
What arthropods have two pairs of antennae?
Crustaceans are arthropods characterized (and classified) by their biramous (branching) appendages, which include two antenna pairs. The smaller set are referred to as antennules. All other arthropod groups have one pair except chelicerates and proturans, which have no antennae.
Crustaceans are the only arthropods that have?
Crustaceans have exoskeletons, two pairs of antennae, two pairs of maxillae, biramous legs, and mandibles, which are like jaws.
Is copepod a holoplankton?
Yes
Where does a copepod get its energy from?
the sun
Does copepod carry out photosynthesis?
no
What size is a copepod?
2mm
