Arthropods

Arthropods are invertebrate animals with segmented bodies and jointed appendages.

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Chelicerata: anatomy, evolution, diversity and ecological roles Chelicerata Chelicerata are a major arthropod subphylum including arachnids and horseshoe crabs, defined by chelicerae and a two-part body; they have a long fossil record and play key ecologic…

Insects (Insecta): Overview, Anatomy, Diversity and Importance

Insects (Insecta): Overview, Anatomy, Diversity and Importance Insect Concise encyclopedia entry on insects (class Insecta): defining traits, body plan, life cycles, diversity, ecological roles, human interactions, and distinctions like true bugs and…