Anthropods

Myriapods and examples (4)

body consists of many similar segments

each body segment has jointed legs

one pair of antennae

centipedes and millipedes

Crustaceans and examples (6)

breathe through gills

most live in wet places

many are aquatic

more than 4 pairs of jointed legs

2 pairs of antennae

crabs, lobsters, wood lice

Insects and examples (7)

exoskeleton and trachea

three pairs of jointed legs

two pairs of wings

body divided into three parts : head, thorax, abdomen

one pair of antennae

mainly land living

dragonfly, grasshopper

benefit of insects having an exoskeleton and trachea

they can live in very dry places as they stop water from evaporating from their bodies

Arachnids and examples (5)

generally land dwelling

4 pairs of jointed legs

no antennae

body divided into two parts: cephalothorax and abdomen

spiders, ticks, scorpions