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Common Characteristics of the Arthropods Help
Introduction to Arthropods Arthropods, like other invertebrates, contain no jointed backbones. But they are set distinctly apart, however, by their “jointed” (arthro-) “feet” (pod)!
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Major Types of Arthropods Help
Introduction to Major Types of Arthropods There are several major types or categories of arthropods. The first question a person might ask, however, is: “The arthropods are all invertebrates. So, why weren’t they included within ...
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Metamorphosis: A Caterpillar Becomes A Butterfly Help
Introduction to Metamorphosis: A Caterpillar Becomes A Butterfly Help No doubt you have seen a humble caterpillar crawling slowly across a leaf. But hidden from your gaze, at the end of summer the caterpillar begins to undergo a dramatic ...
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Insects: Inducers of Biological Order and Disorder In the Environment Help
Introduction to Insects Since there are more species of insects than all other types of animals combined, a convincing argument can be made that insects (not human beings) are the real “monarchs” (rulers) of this planet! Because of ...
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