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University of Science and Technology

of Southern Philippines – Claveria
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MOSCAT, Claveria 9004, Misamis Oriental Edition # 2 01
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[email protected] Effectivity 1st Sem
SY 2020-2021

OFFICE/UNIT
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
SUBJECT LEARNING ACTIVITY IN CROP PROT 111
Name: Mariel A. Caylan Date Performed: September 28, 2021
Course/ Year/Sec: BSA 1A Date Submitted: September 28, 2021
Rating: ________________________

Characterizing Arthropods
Laboratory # 4
I. Introduction :

Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the Animal Kingdom consisting of a

great number of species which are quite variable in structure. The term Arthropoda is
derived from the greek words ” arthros” and ”poda” meaning joint and foot
respectively. This means that the organisms under this phylum are joint-footed.

The phylum consists of several classes of organisms. This includes the

classes Diplopoda, Chilopoda, Arachnida, Crustacea and Insecta. These five
classes are closely related to each other, yet, each has unique characteristics that
separate one class from the other.

II. Learning Objectives:

At the end of the specified period, you should have:

1. Identified the classes of Arthropods and describe each;
2. Give the distinctive characteristics of insects; and
3. Pinpoint the characteristics of arthropods in actual specimen.

III. Materials: grasshopper, shrimps, spider, centipede, millipede, magnifying

lens and pencil.

IV. Learning Activities:

You are to study the representative samples of arthropod specimen that you
personally had encountered and supplement your observations in the lecture
/module given.
1. Examine your specimen closely.
2. Draw each specimen and label the major body divisions and their
accessory parts (Fig. 1- 5 in separate sheets).
3. Identify the respective class that each specimen represents. Put your
identification below the name of the specimen.
 4. From your actual observation and your drawings, note the body divisions of
each specimen representing each class and including their differences.

5. Write their differences by filling up the table below:

Table 1. Classes of Arthropoda

Specimen Class Name of Body No. of No. No. of
Region segments of legs antennae
Grasshoppe Insecta head, thorax, 3 6 legs 2 antennae
r abdomen segments
Shrimps Crustacea the cephalon or head, 6 10 legs 2 antennae
the pereon or thorax, segments
and the pleon or
abdomen
Spider Arachnida a cephalothorax and 2 8 legs They do not
an abdomen segments have
antennae.
Centipede Chilopoda head, thorax and 15–173 10 to 2 antennae
abdomen segments roughly
300 legs
Millipede Diplopoda the head and the more than between 1 antennae
trunk 20 40 and
segments 400 legs

V. Question:
1. Enumerate and discuss the different characteristics of Arthropods.
 Exoskeleton - Arthropods are invertebrates, which means they have no
internal bones to support their body. To compensate, they create a hard
exoskeleton made of chitin, a lipid, carbohydrate, and protein composition
that covers and protects their bodies like a suit of armor.

 Segmented Bodies - Arthropods have segmented bodies on both the inside

and outside. The number of segments varies by species; for example,
millipedes have more segments than lobsters.

 Jointed Appendages - Arthropods have jointed limbs that are connected to

their hard exoskeletons and allow them to move. The joints usually only bend
in one direction, but they are flexible enough to allow for predatory and
defensive activities.

 Bilateral Symmetry - The body of an arthropod can be divided vertically into

two mirror copies. Bilateral symmetry is the term for this. Many other
species, including fish, mice, and even humans, share this symmetry with
arthropods.

 Open Circulatory System - An arthropod's circulatory system is open. An

arthropod's blood is pumped through open areas called sinuses to reach
 tissues, rather than through a closed circulatory system of interconnected
veins and capillaries. An arthropod, on the other hand, has a heart that
pumps blood into the hemocoel, the chamber in which the organs are stored,
and surrounds the organs and tissues with blood.

2. What make the Arthropods successful?

Answer: Arthropods' remarkable diversity and success can be attributed to
their very flexible body plans. Arthropods have evolved a number of
appendages, including antennae, claws, wings, and mouthparts, allowing them
to fill almost every niche and environment on the planet. Also, the presence of
an exoskeleton, which makes arthropods adaptable, protective, and provides
flexibility and movement, is mainly responsible for their success. Arthropods can
be found both on land and in water. They are also a source of food for a variety
of animals, as well as humans.

VI. References:
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/science/special-projects/milli-peet-class-
diplopoda/milli-peet-millipedes-made-easy/milli-peet-1
https://entomology.unl.edu/scilit/basic-insect-morphology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crustacean#:~:text=The%20body%20of%20a
%20crustacean,by%20a%20single%20large%20carapace.
https://entomology.unl.edu/class-arachnida
https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/nature/insects.htm

https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/special_education/
page/6971/grasshopper_caelifera_-_animals_-_a-z_animals.pdf
https://www.southernliving.com/seafood/difference-between-shrimp-
prawns#:~:text=When%20it%20comes%20down%20to,petite%20crustacean%2C
%20live%20in%20saltwater.
http://www.uwyo.edu/cesinsects/spider/eight-legged
%20facts.htm#:~:text=How%20many%20legs%20does%20a,or%20just%20palps
%20for%20short.
https://www.terminix.com/blog/education/centipede-millipede-leg-movement/
#:~:text=How%20many%20legs%20do%20centipedes,an%20odd%20number%20of
%20pairs.
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/how-are-millipedes-and-
centipedes-alike-and-how-do-they-differ/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20body
%20segments,have%20up%20to%20750%20legs.
https://www.mrsd.org/cms/lib/NH01912397/Centricity/Domain/245/arthropods
%20reading.pdf
https://animals.mom.com/5-characteristics-arthropod-5177.html

VII. Assessment Method: practical examination on the identification of the part of

each specimen.
Figure 1.

Figure 2.

Figure 3.
Figure 4.

Figure 5.