VPA 221: Veterinary Entomology and Acarology (1+1)

Characteristics of Phylum: Arthropoda

PHYLUM ARTHROPODA

• Arthropoda is a greek word meaning ‘arthros’-joint; ‘podos’-foot which  refers to the fact that members of Phylum Arthropoda have jointed limbs.
• The following characters are unique or special for members of this phylum:
  • Morphology
  • Exoskelton
  • Internal structure
  • Circulatory system
  • Respiration
  • Nervous System
  • Alimentary /Digestive system
  • Excretory system
  • Reproductive system