Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arthropods?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arthropods?
  1. Exoskeleton
  2. Jointed appendages
  3. Cold-blooded
  4. Vertebral column

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arthropods?
  • Step 1: Understand what arthropods are. Arthropods are a group of animals that include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
  • Step 2: Identify the main characteristics of arthropods. They have an exoskeleton (a hard outer shell), jointed legs, and segmented bodies.
  • Step 3: Know what a vertebral column is. A vertebral column is a backbone found in vertebrates (animals with backbones).
  • Step 4: Compare the characteristics. Arthropods do not have a vertebral column; instead, they have an exoskeleton and jointed appendages.
  • Step 5: Determine which option is NOT a characteristic of arthropods. The absence of a vertebral column is the correct answer.
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