Asked by Harry Zhang on Apr 29, 2024
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The smallest adult chelicerates are ____.
A) horseshoe crabs
B) mites
C) scorpions
D) spiders
E) ticks
Chelicerates
Arthropod group with specialized feeding structures (chelicerae) and no antennae; arachnids and horseshoe crabs.
Mites
Small arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, often parasitic, affecting plants, animals, and humans.
Horseshoe Crabs
Ancient marine arthropods known for their distinctive horseshoe-shaped carapaces and important role in medical research.
- Acquire knowledge about the peculiarities of different animal phyla, encompassing molluscs, annelids, arthropods, and echinoderms.
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Desirae SomervilleApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mites are the smallest adult chelicerates, ranging in size from 0.1mm-10mm. Horseshoe crabs, scorpions, spiders, and ticks are all larger than mites.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the peculiarities of different animal phyla, encompassing molluscs, annelids, arthropods, and echinoderms.