Chelicerates and uniramians are two distinct groups within the arthropods. Chelicerates, which include Spiders, scorpions, and ticks, possess specialized mouthparts called chelicerae and typically have two body segments: the cephalothorax and abdomen. In contrast, uniramians, which encompass insects and myriapods (like centipedes and millipedes), have a single pair of antennae, mandibles for feeding, and a body divided into three main parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. Additionally, uniramians usually have segmented appendages (limbs) that are often unbranched, whereas chelicerates have simpler, often non-segmented appendages.
no chelicerates are mostly spiders or scorpions or horseshoe crabs
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Yes, wings are found in insects, but not in chelicerates such as spiders and scorpions. Chelicerates have evolved a different body plan that does not include wings for flight.
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Chelicerates are a subphylum of arthropods that include creatures such as spiders and scorpions. They are characterized by the presence of chelicerae, which are specialized mouthparts used for feeding. Other notable features include their segmented bodies, typically divided into two main parts: the cephalothorax and abdomen, and the absence of antennae. Other examples of chelicerates include horseshoe crabs and ticks.
In centipedes, there is one pair of legs in each body segments. In millipedes, there are 2 pairs of legs in each segment. Centipedes are carnivores with poisons bites. Millipedes are detrivores that release toxic chemicals.
They have different mouth parts used for feeding. Mandibulates have mandibles, or opposing mouthparts which are like jaws. Cherlicerates have pincer-like mouthparts (cherlicera).
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