A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia
Many arthropods are capable of carrying disease. This illustration shows some of the general characteristics of arthropods.
Review Date: 10/24/2007
Reviewed By: Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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