In this article we will discuss about the structure of King Crab (Limulus) with the help of a diagram. 1. It is commonly known as king-crab and is a marine arthropod found burrowing in sand along Atlantic coast. 2. Body is comprised of an anterior cephalothorax or prosoma and a posterior- opisthosoma. 3. Cephalothorax (prosoma) is broad, convex above and [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Peripatus with the help of a diagram. 1. It is a carnivores, predaceous and nocturnal arthropod found commonly in crevices of rocks, under stones and wood in damp tropical regions. 2. Body cylindrical, elongated and without true segmentation and exoskeleton. 3. Skin velvety and is thrown into numerous transverse grooves [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Praying Mantis with the help of a diagram. Fig. 244 PRAYING MANTIS 1. They are commonly known as mantids or praying mantis. 2. They are carnivorous insects and feed on other insects and are generally found in fields and gardens on the trees. 3. Body elongated and is divisible into [...]