Asked by Herman Dorado on Jul 06, 2024
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Which group of animals have three pairs of legs, a tympanum for reception of sound waves, and Malpighian tubules for excretion?
A) starfish
B) lancelets
C) crayfish
D) grasshoppers
E) earthworms
Malpighian Tubules
Excretory structures in some insects that remove waste products from the blood and empty them into the intestines for elimination.
Tympanum
The membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves; also known as the eardrum.
- Highlight and clarify the hallmark traits and lifecycle stages of principal animal phyla.
- Comprehend and interpret the significance of various animal organ systems and their roles in keeping bodily equilibrium.
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Kayten MartinezJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Grasshoppers have three pairs of legs, a tympanum (eardrum) for reception of sound waves, and Malpighian tubules for excretion. Starfish and lancelets have neither of these characteristics, while crayfish have five pairs of legs and use gills for excretion. Earthworms have no legs and excrete through a pair of nephridia.
Learning Objectives
- Highlight and clarify the hallmark traits and lifecycle stages of principal animal phyla.
- Comprehend and interpret the significance of various animal organ systems and their roles in keeping bodily equilibrium.