Chelicerate Arthropods Possess

Question

Chelicerate arthropods possess
A)pedipalps.
B)antennae.
C)mandibles.
D)three pairs of walking legs.

Accepted Answer

Chelicerate arthropods, such as spiders, scorpions, and ticks, possess pedipalps, which are modified appendages used for a variety of functions, such as reproduction, feeding, and defense. They do not possess antennae or mandibles, and they typically have four pairs of legs, not three.