Asked by zachary ahmed on Apr 23, 2024
Spiders use which mouthparts for subduing prey?
A) mandibles
B) pedipalps
C) chelicerae
D) maxillae
E) labial palps
Chelicerae
Paired appendages near the mouth of arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions, used for feeding.
Spiders
Arachnids characterized by eight legs, chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to produce silk, often used to make webs for catching prey.
Subduing Prey
The act of overpowering or bringing under control an organism intended as food by a predator.
- Comprehend the unique characteristics of different animal phyla, such as molluscs, annelids, arthropods, and echinoderms.
- Understand the importance of behavioral and physiological adjustments in animals for their survival and reproduction.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the unique characteristics of different animal phyla, such as molluscs, annelids, arthropods, and echinoderms.
- Understand the importance of behavioral and physiological adjustments in animals for their survival and reproduction.
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