Arthropoda or Arthropods are a Phylum of Kingdom Animalia. They include the largest percentage of known organisms on the planet.
Characteristic Features[]
- Have jointed legs
- Have chitinous exoskeleton which is shed during moulting
- Undergo metamorphosis
- May have modified features like compound eyes, spinnerets, poison glands, etc.
- Open Circulatory System
Further Classification[]
- Class Insecta
- Class Arachnida
- Class Myreapoda
- Class Crustacea
Notes[]
- Arthropods can respire through several different ways including lungs, book lungs, trachea and gills depending on their habitat.