Protostomes

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  1. 2. A type of parasitic fly
  2. 4. A type of crustacean that swarms together and is the basis for a lot of marine ecosystems
  3. 11. A cephalopod with a type of bone called a cuttlebone
  4. 16. A type of terrestrial shelled gastropod that lives in Africa and is very large
  5. 17. A type of microscopic worm that can cause serious diseases
  6. 19. A microscopic invertebrate that is incredibly durable
  7. 20. A type of eusocial insect in the family vespidae
  8. 22. A type of fly that is often considered a nuisance in peoples homes
  9. 25. A type of insect with mandibles on its abdomen, people think they crawl into your ear but that is just a myth
  10. 26. A type of insect that is the staple of pests because of how hard they are to get rid of
  11. 29. A type of beetle that rolls poo
  12. 32. This type of shrimp can snap its large claw to create sonoluminescence through a cavitation bubble that can also heat up to 8000 degrees hotter than the surface of the sun
  13. 35. A type of butterfly that sports a bright orange
  14. 37. A desert arachnid with very large mouth parts, they are neither true spiders or scorpions
  15. 38. A type of cephalopod with an arrow-like shape
  16. 39. The largest of the arachnids
  17. 41. An insect that looks like a leaf
  18. 42. An aquatic worm that hides in the sand and has trap-like jaws
  19. 43. A living fossil from over 450mya, their blood is used a lot in medicine
  20. 45. These insects have 360 degree vision and can fly in all directions, they are the most successful predator per hunt on the planet
  21. 47. A type of true crab known for curling into a defensive ball
  22. 50. A type of beetle often associated with ancient Egypt
  23. 52. A type of true marine crab that is often used for consumption
  24. 53. A venomous arachnid with pincers,they are sometimes fluorescent
  25. 55. A shelled cephalopod who is also a living fossil
  26. 59. A type of mantis that looks like a flower
  27. 63. A type of decapod with large fan-like tails, they are also used for consumption
  28. 64. The arachnid with the most legs
  29. 67. A small invertebrate that has a body analogous to caterpillars,they also spray a slime like substance
  30. 70. The biggest bivalve
  31. 73. A deep sea squid with a thin membrane connecting its tentacles
  32. 74. A type of snail that takes minerals from its environment and applies it to its body
  33. 75. A very diverse group of insects in the family membracidae
  34. 76. A type of beetle with bioluminescence
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  1. 1. A cephalopod in the suborder incirrata that mimic the behavior and shape of other animals
  2. 3. A free swimming gastropod that has wing-like appendages
  3. 5. A larva that has bioluminescence
  4. 6. The loudest insect on the planet
  5. 7. A stationary bivalve that is commonly eaten globally (unless you're Jewish)
  6. 8. A type of red sea shrimp with a white stripe who loves to keep things tidy
  7. 9. The fastest insect
  8. 10. This arthropod is in the order stomatopoda and is known for it's reflexes and highly advanced eyes
  9. 12. Another type of true crab known for being eaten, it is reddish orange in color
  10. 13. These crustaceans are heavily armored and some terrestrial species roll into balls
  11. 14. A parasitic insect that can jump 200 times its own body length
  12. 15. A type of beetle that is often red with spots
  13. 18. A furry relative of the butterfly
  14. 21. A very large kind of terrestrial decapod, they were alleged to have eaten a deceased Amelia Earhart
  15. 23. A group of beetles who often have large antler-like mandibles
  16. 24. The order that includes the colorful sea slugs like sea sheep and blue sea dragons
  17. 27. A type of crustacean that often switches shells as it grows, it is also common in the pet trade
  18. 28. A type of eusocial insect that is very similar to ants but they make giant hills
  19. 30. A parasite that spreads lymes disease
  20. 31. The most successful species on the planet
  21. 33. Largest crab
  22. 34. A group of beetles known for their horns
  23. 36. A type of terrestrial segmented worm that is now found in multitudes around the world
  24. 40. A shelled crustacean that sticks to something and doesn't let go
  25. 44. A type of insect that emits a foul odor
  26. 46. A very smart 8 legged cephalopod
  27. 48. A type of fly that has mimicked a bee
  28. 49. A type of small "true lobster" found throughout the US, rarely they can also be a bright blue
  29. 51. The largest moth in the world
  30. 54. An insect larva that makes pits in the sand for other bugs to fall into
  31. 56. An arachnid known for having lots of legs and being very fast and sneaky
  32. 57. A type of insect that has 360 degree vision and is known for cannibalizing their mates
  33. 58. A type of true crab known for picking up small anemones as defense against predators
  34. 60. An arachnid who is often feared, they spin webs, they are responsible for the creation of the most popular superhero
  35. 61. Another name for tadpole shrimp
  36. 62. A type of terrestrial "true crab" that is very colorful and has purple claws
  37. 65. A type of eusocial insect responsible for the majority of pollination
  38. 66. A type of ocean floor anomuran that is entirely white and has very hairy arms
  39. 68. An insect known for their long snouts
  40. 69. These insects have very long legs
  41. 71. A parasitic insect found in hair
  42. 72. A very pretty relative of the moth