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Arthropods

Arthropods have segmented bodies, an external skeleton and jointed limbs. They include insects, arachnids and crustaceans, with a great variety of forms and lifestyles.

Which arthropods are included?

Examples include bees, ants, butterflies and dragonflies, as well as scorpions, tarantulas, crabs, crayfish and lobsters. Their appearance differs greatly, but they share key features of body structure.