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What characteristics of arthropods might explain why they are the most successful
Chapter 28, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
What characteristics of arthropods might explain why they are the most successful animals in terms of population sizes and numbers of species?
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QUESTION:
What characteristics of arthropods might explain why they are the most successful animals in terms of population sizes and numbers of species?
ANSWER:1. Adaptability: Arthropods have a wide range of adaptability due to their exoskeleton, adapted appendages and jointed legs, which allow them to occupy a variety of habitats, from freshwater to deserts and from grasslands to caves.
2. Reproductive Capacity: Arthropods have a rapid reproductive cycle which allows for rapid population growth. Reproductive rates are