Arthropoda

Arthropoda or Arthropods are a Phylum of Kingdom Animalia. They include the largest percentage of known organisms on the planet.

Characteristic Features

 * Have jointed legs
 * Have chitinous exoskeleton which is shed during moulting
 * Undergo metamorphosis
 * May have modified features like compound eyes, spinnerets, poison glands, etc.
 * Open Circulatory System

Further Classification

 * Class Insecta
 * Class Arachnida
 * Class Myreapoda
 * Class Crustacea