Arthropoda: Mandibulata
Mandibulata
The mandibulates, consisting of the subphyla Crustacea, Myriopoda (centipedes, millipedes, pauropods, and symphylans), Hexapoda (insects and their relatives) constitute the largest and most varied arthropod group and are characterized by the presence of modified appendages (mandibles) flanking the mouth and used as jaws.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Class Insecta
- Class Symphyla
- Class Pauropoda
- Class Diplopoda
- Class Chilopoda
- Subphylum Crustacea
- Mandibulata
- Subphylum Chelicerata
- Subphylum Trilobitomorpha
- Bibliography
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