Name: Lucia Plunkett Date: March 22nd 2017

Biology 11 Unit 12 Assignment 1: Classifying Arthropods Virtual Lab

Instructions:
Please complete the Classifying Arthropods Virtual Lab.
External Link:
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/advanced_placement/mader10e/virtual_labs_2K8/
labs/BL_10/index.html

Read the information and procedures provided in the lab and complete both the table and journal
questions (provided below). Please note you should be answering your questions in detail, by
providing support in the form of data values (external or from the lab) and scientific
information/research to explain your statements.

Table/Graph Section:

Table 1: Characteristics of Arthropods

Body Walking Other Antennae Claw Jaw Class Common

Sections Legs appenda (0,2,4) Present Present Name
(1,2,3 or (6,8 or ges (Y/N) (Y/N)
>3) >8) (Y/N)
Specime
n1 1 or 2 4 pairs Y 0 N N Arachnida Whip
scorpion
Specime
n2 3 3 pairs Y 2 N Y Insecta Stage
Beetle
Specime
n3 >3 1 pair Y 2 N Y Chilopoda Australian
Centipede
Specime
n4 1 or 2 4 pairs Y 0 N N Arachnida Desert
Tarantula

Journal Questions:

1 Many species of arachnids are predators, but have no teeth or jaws. How do they obtain
nutrients from their prey?

Arachnids obtain nutrients from their prey via extracellular digestion.

2 Arthropods are the most diverse group of animals. Describe some characteristics of
arthropods that may have contributed to their great evolutionary success.
A characteristic that may have contributed to arthropods exclusionary success is their
exoskeleton made of chitin. This characteristic provides protection, helps them adapt to their
changing environment, and allows them to more easily.

3 What are some advantages and disadvantages of having an exoskeleton?

Advantages
More functional movement because of
muscle attachment point.
Protects internal organs from harsh
weather conditions.
Is water tight to keep the insect from
drying out.
Disadvantages
The exoskeleton cant grow with the
animal so it must be shed which
periodically leaves the animal
unprotected.
It limits the size of the animal.
As the animal grows the exoskeleton
becomes very heavy and hard to
maneuver.

4 Which of the five classes of arthropods is the most diverse? Explain.

Out of all the arthropods Class insect is the most diverse. This is because they have a short life
span that comes with rapid reproduction. The more offspring an animal is having, the more
chance there is for genetic recombination or mutation. Most insects are not monogamist which
means they are constantly mating with different partners. This offers even more diversity.

Post-laboratory Questions:

1. Arthropods:
a. Are vertebrates
b. Make up >60% of animal species
c. Can be grouped into 5 Classes
d. B and C
e. All of the above

2. Arthropods can be found:

a. In the depths of the Pacific Ocean
b. In the Himalayan Mountains
c. In the Jungles of South America
d. All of the above

3. Members of the class Insecta are best adapted to living:

a. On land
b. In the ocean
c. In lakes
d. All of the above
4. Arachnids:
a. Have wings
b. Have antennae
c. Inject venom with their tails
d. None of the above

5. Please order the classes of arthropods from LEAST diverse to MOST diverse:
a. ArachnidaDiplopodaChilopodaInsectaCrustacea
b. Chilopoda Arachnida Diplopoda InsectaCrustacea
c. Chilopoda Diplopoda Crustacea Arachnida Insecta
d. Insecta Arachnida Crustacea DiplopodaChilopoda

6. You have found an organism that you believe is an Arthropod living in a saltwater tide
pool. To which class does it most likely belong?
a. Chilopoda
b. Diplopoda
c. Insecta
d. Crustacea

7. You have caught an organism in midair with a butterfly net. To which class does it most
likely belong?
a. Chilopoda
b. Insecta
c. Diplopoda
d. Arachnida

8. Which of the following structures can be used for respiration in the Arthropods?
a. Trachae
b. Alveoli
c. Antennae
d. All of the above

9. You have located an organism that lacks antennae crawling along the floor of a jungle.
To which class does it most likely belong?
a. Crustacea
b. Insecta
c. Diplopoda
d. None of the above

10. You have located an organism crawling along the sand near the edge of a body of water
and it appears to have claws. Based upon this information, to which class does it belong?
a. Crustacea
b. Insecta
c. Chilopoda
d. A or C
e. None of the above