Characteristics of Arthropods:

• Segmented body with a hard exoskeleton
• Jointed appendages
• Bilateral symmetry
• Open circulatory system
• Well-developed sensory organs

1. Trilobitomorpha (extinct trilobites)
2. Chelicerata (arachnids, horseshoe crabs, and sea spiders)
3. Myriapoda (centipedes and millipedes)
4. Hexapoda (insects)
5. Crustacea (crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles)

1. Learn the major characteristics of arthropods and be able to identify examples of different arthropod groups.
2. Understand the importance of arthropods in the ecosystem, including their roles as pollinators, decomposers, and food sources for other animals.
3. Study the anatomy of arthropods, including their exoskeleton, sensory organs, and digestive system.
4. Be familiar with the life cycles of different arthropods, such as the metamorphosis of insects.
5. Explore the impact of arthropods on human society, including the benefits and challenges they present in agriculture, medicine, and pest control.

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