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5. Arthropods - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Segmented (number of segments varies).
      - One pair (centipede) or two pairs (millipedes) of legs on each segment.
      - Thorax and abdomen fused.
    - - Simple eyes.
      - A pair of chewing mouthparts (mandible and teeth).
      - One pair of antennae.
- - - - Head and thorax fused together.
      - Six pair of jointed appendages.
        
        One pair of pedipalps for defensive and sensory functions.
        
        Four pairs of legs.
        
        One pair of chelicerae (claws or fangs) for feeding in the front.
    - - Not segmented.
      - Glands called spinnerets, produce a silky thread.
      - Balloon-shaped.
- - - - Head with...
        
        Two eyes.
        
        Chewing mandibles.
        
        Two pairs of sensory antennae.
      - Five pairs of legs on the thorax. Front legs are claws.
      - Protected by a shell.
    - - Makes movement in the water easier.
      - The telson (last segment), has a pair of tail fins.
      - Flexible and thin segments.
- - - - Three pairs of articulated legs.
      - One or two pairs of wings.
    - - Segmented.
      - No appendages.
    - - Mouth adapted to a specific diet.
      - Two large, compound eyes and several simple eyes.
      - One pair of sensory antennae.
  - - - Back wings provide balance.
      - Mosquitoes.
      - Two pairs of membranous wings.
    - - Two pairs of long, transparent, membranous wings.
      - Dragonflies.
    - - Two pair of large wings covered with tiny colourful scales.
      - Butterflies.
    - - Two pair of membranous wings (except workers ants).
      - Ants and bees.
    - - Back legs adapted for jumping.
      - Locusts.
      - Two pairs of wings.
    - - Two pairs of membranous wings (very short front wings and semicircular back wings).
      - Earwigs.
    - - Two pairs of wings: the front wings (elytra), are thick and hard. They protect the back wings.
      - Beetles.
    - - Some have no wings.
      - Aphids, bugs and cicadas.
      - Wing shape varies.