Instructions
Read the questions below and write your answers in the spaces provided. Have fun learning about arthropods!
Arthropod Vocabulary
Match the words to their definitions. Write the letter of the correct definition next to each word.
- 1. Exoskeleton:
- 2. Metamorphosis:
- 3. Insect:
- 4. Arachnid:
Definitions
- A. An animal that has six legs.
- B. A process where an arthropod changes form.
- C. A hard outer structure that protects their body.
- D. An animal that has eight legs.
Lifecycle of an Arthropod
Describe the lifecycle of a butterfly. Make sure to include all the stages!
Defense Mechanisms
Name two ways that arthropods protect themselves from predators.
- 1.
- 2.
Fun Facts!
What is your favorite type of arthropod and why? Write your answer below: