Tag: arthropods

October 25, 2024 at 9:22 am

This Worm Is 520 Million Years Old, But Still Has An Intact Gut And Brain

Source: Smith et al., Nature, 2024

“Developmental data are just so central to understanding their evolution.”

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November 28, 2022 at 6:12 pm

Why Haven’t Insects Evolved to Become Bigger?

Why Haven’t Insects Evolved to Become Bigger?

It might be due to how they breathe.

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September 16, 2013 at 1:16 pm

The 40 Most Detailed Close-Ups of Arthropods You Will See Today

The 40 Most Detailed Close-Ups of Arthropods You Will See Today

An arthropod is an invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton (external skeleton), a segmented body, and jointed appendages. Arthropods include all insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. Their body plan consists of repeated segments, each with a pair of appendages. Their versatility has enabled them to become one of the most species-rich members on the planet. [Source]…

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