Asked by David Church on Apr 27, 2024
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Biramous appendages in arthropods are only present in which organism?
A) insects
B) arachnids
C) centipedes
D) crustaceans
E) horseshoe crabs
Biramous Appendages
Appendages with two jointed branches extending from their base. Compare with uniramous appendages.
Arthropods
A large group of invertebrate animals that includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and others, characterized by segmented bodies, exoskeletons, and jointed limbs.
Crustaceans
A diverse group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, typically having a segmented body and an exoskeleton.
- Classify and describe a range of arthropods by their physical attributes or predetermined features.
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Kingsley Okundaye Jr.May 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Biramous appendages, which split into two branches, are a characteristic feature of crustaceans among the options provided.
Learning Objectives
- Classify and describe a range of arthropods by their physical attributes or predetermined features.