Arthropods

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Across
  1. 2. A large group of arthropods, members having 8 legs, an exoskeleton, and no antennae or wings
  2. 7. The largest group of arthropods, having 6 legs, a pair of antennae, some wings, and an exoskeleton.
  3. 8. The elongated pair of appendages, usually on the head of an arthropod. These are used to sense prey, mates, and their environment.
  4. 9. A good-sized family of arthropods, containing millipedes and centipedes.
  5. 11. The outer shell of an arthropod; functions as a outer body armor to protect the inner organs.
Down
  1. 1. Large group of arthropods with 10 legs, usually a pair of antennae, and an exoskeleton; most are aquatic.
  2. 3. The jaws or mouthparts of an arthropod, used to chew up or help ingest food.
  3. 4. The large eye-structures of an arthropod, containing hundreds to thousands of micro-lens, making up one large eye.
  4. 5. The large front arms or legs of an arthropod, specifically crustaceans, that bears an openable claw.
  5. 6. Insect-like arthropods with 6 legs and usually an odd body part or odd function.
  6. 10. The middle body section of most arthropods, especially insects, where the legs and wings attach.