Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Marine Arthropods

Example of marine arthropods?
    Crustacea, pycnogonida, merostomata

Difference between arthropod and human skeleton?
     Arthropods skeletons are on the outside and is used as armor

Compare/contrast how arthropods and humans carry their blood?
     Arthropods have no arteries or veins to carry blood while humans do. Arthropods blood is pumped through sinuses.

How do arthropods eyes differ from yours?
      They have compound eyes, it is composed of small light sensitive organs called ommatidia.

How do humans use marine arthropods?
       As a food source.


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