Classification Of Animals
Chapter Name : Animal Kingdom |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_04_02_07 |
Topic Name : Classification Of Animals |
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Sub Topic Name : Phylum-Arthropoda |
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Introduction
Arthropoda is the largest phylum of animals, it includes all insects.
Pre-Requisites:
Phylum annelid and its characteristics.
Activity:
Observe some insects/specimens of insects. Try to point out the common features of all these insects.
Real Life Question:
Are all insects’ arthropods?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Statocysts Malphigian tubules | The balance organs of arthropods. Excretory organ of arthropods. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Observe a cockroach under the microscope. | See the jointed appendages, try to spot the male and the female cockroach. |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Cockroaches are a common example of arthropoda. |
What you learn in Theory:
Arthropoda is a large phylum with members whose body is divided as head, thorax, and abdomen and have a chitinous exoskeleton.
What you learn in Practice:
Arthropods can be useful and harmful to humans.