In arthropods, the tracheal system isa. a unique set of structures that function in ingestion and digestion offood.b. a series of branching tubes extending into the body that allow for gasexchange.c. a series of tubules that allow waste products in the blood to bereleased into the digestive tract.d. the series of ommatidia that form the compound eye.e. none of the above.

In arthropods, the tracheal system isa. a unique set of structures that function in ingestion and digestion offood.b. a series of branching tubes extending into the body that allow for gasexchange.c. a series of tubules that allow waste products in the blood to bereleased into the digestive tract.d. the series of ommatidia that form the compound eye.e. none of the above.

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter15: Diversity Of Animals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1ACQ: Figure 15.3 Which of the following statements is false? a. Eumetazoa have specialized tissues and...

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