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The arthropods are by far the most successful phylum of animals, both in diversity of distribution and in numbers of species and individuals. They have adapted successfully to life in water, on land and in the air.

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What class does the arthropods belongs to?

They actually belong to the group called Mollusks.


Are spiders anthropods?

Yes, spiders are arthropods. Arthropods are a group of invertebrate animals that include insects, spiders, crustaceans, and more. Spiders specifically belong to the class Arachnida within the phylum Arthropoda.


Are millipedes worms?

No, millipedes are not worms. Millipedes are arthropods, specifically belonging to the class Diplopoda, and are known for their long segmented bodies and numerous legs. Worms, on the other hand, are classified as annelids and have a more simple, tube-like body structure.


How many legs do arthropods have?

It varies. Typically insects (which are arthropods) have 6, although it can vary depending on species. Because the name "arthropod" refers to any organisms with exoskeletons, there is no exact number of legs that an arthropod may possess. Insects in general possess 6 limbs, while arachnids such as spiders have 8. Crustaceans like lobsters or crabs may support 10 or more. Still, some species in the subphylum myriapoda such as millipedes or centipedes may contain at least 9 pairs of legs. The leggiest specie of arthropod, Illacme plenipes, which is a Californian millipede, has been recorded for having 750 legs.


What does sub-phylum mean?

First something has been divided into phylums - one group. But that wasn't enough, There were still things in that group which needed to be further sorted, so a sub-phylum was created. Let's say you have one group - cars. That's your phylum. Then you have sports cars, that's a sub-phylum.

Related Questions

Are whale lice arthropods?

Yes, whale lice belong to phylum Arthropoda - the arthropods. They are crustaceans, more like a kind of shrimp than the insect class to which most familiar lice would belong.


What is the phylum arthropods?

The phylum arthropoda is one of the phyla into which we divide invertebrates. It contains the insects, spiders and crustaceans amongst other things. They are animals with outer skeletons and jointed legs.


Why do arthropods make up the largest animal phylum?

Arthropods make up the largest animal phylum due to their incredible diversity and adaptation to various environments. They have a versatile exoskeleton, jointed appendages, and successful reproductive strategies that have allowed them to thrive in different ecosystems worldwide. Their ability to occupy different niches and their evolutionary success have contributed to their dominance in terms of species numbers.


What class does the arthropods belongs to?

They actually belong to the group called Mollusks.


Are spiders anthropods?

Yes, spiders are arthropods. Arthropods are a group of invertebrate animals that include insects, spiders, crustaceans, and more. Spiders specifically belong to the class Arachnida within the phylum Arthropoda.


Are there very few species of arthropods?

No, just the opposite, there are more arthropod species than any other phylum. Most of these are insects at over a million species defined (around half of which might be beetles), but biologists estimate millions more have yet to be described.


What is a sub-phylum of arthropods representing around 5 out of 6 of all known animal species?

The sub-phylum of arthropods that represents around 5 out of 6 of all known animal species is Hexapoda, which includes insects. Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, with over a million described species and potentially millions more awaiting discovery.


Are millipedes worms?

No, millipedes are not worms. Millipedes are arthropods, specifically belonging to the class Diplopoda, and are known for their long segmented bodies and numerous legs. Worms, on the other hand, are classified as annelids and have a more simple, tube-like body structure.


How many arthropods have been discovered?

Over 1,130,000 arthropod species have been described, making it the largest animal phylum. Estimates indicate many millions more have yet to be described.


Are most of earths animal species arthropods?

There are many more arthropods than other species but bacteria have the most species. Every new species of arthropods discovered have 10-12 new species of bacteria in them.


Is a lobster related to the spider?

yes, they are both arthropods. They do though belong to two different subphylla.The spiders are arachnids and the lobster is a crustacean


Are body lice Arachnids?

Yes, whale lice belong to phylum Arthropoda - the arthropods. They are crustaceans, more like a kind of shrimp than the insect class to which most familiar lice would belong.