Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Phylum Arthropoda

In animal kingdom phylum Arthropoda is the largest phylum. Arthropods are invertebrate animals that show metameric segmentation. Each segment is covered by a jointed exoskeleton. It consists on dorsal side Tergite, ventral is Sternite and lateral is Pleura and all these are connected by small plates, Epimere. Haemocoelom is reduced to gonads and excretory organs. The exoskeleton is made up of chitin secreted by the epidermis. A peculiar feature of the exoskeleton is developed odf chitinous wings in the insects. The young ones formed after every molting called Instar and the period between two moltings is called a stadium. They show a complete digestive system. Both fore and hindgut are lined with a cuticle called intima. Mouthparts are adapted for different types of feeding habits. So, take this quiz and check your knor knowledge about phylum Arthropoda.