Arthropods: Habitat, Classification and Phylogeny

In this article we will discuss about Arthropods:- 1. Taxonomic History of Arthropods 2. Definition of Arthropods 3. Habit and Habitat 4. Classification 5. Phylogeny. Taxonomic History of Arthropods: The earliest record of the study of arthro­pods is available from the work of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.), who coined the term Malacostraca to include crabs and the re­lated forms. The present [...]