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Body parts arranged around a central point or axis
radial symmetry
two examples of insects that go through incomplete metamorphosis
grasshopper, mayfly, dragonfly, cricket, praying mantis, cockroaches
two examples of insects that go through complete metamorphosis
butterfly, bee, ant, beetle, fly, moth, wasp
two different types of metamorphosis
incomplete metamorphosis
complete metamorphosis
Why are insects considered pests?
They compete with us for food, carry life threatening diseases, and destoy our homes and other possessions.
How does the adaptation of wings help an insect to survive?
Wings help the insect find food, find mates, escape predators, find shelter, migrate and have a larger home territory.
How many legs do insects have?
6
Name the body parts of an insect.
head, thorax, abdomen
95% of all animals are in this group
invertebrates
The nonfeeding "resting stage" where radical transformations are taking place in complete metamorphosis.
pupa stage
The immature, wingless, feeding stage in complete metamorphosis.
larva
egg, nymph, adult
incomplete metamorphosis
egg, larva, pupa, adult
complete metamorphosis
The openings in the side of an insect used for gas exchange.
spiracles
A chemical released by an animal to communicate with or influence another member of the same species.
pheromone
The fully developed and sexually mature stage in an organism's life.
adult
The middle body part of an insect.
thorax
Where is the only place that insect don't live?
saltwater, oceans, bays, etc.
What type of circulatory system do insects have?
open circulatory system
What kind of eyes do insects have?
compound eyes and simple eyes
What do insects use their antennae for?
sense of smell and sense of touch
What are exoskeletons made of?
chitin
What type of symmetry does a bird have?
bilateral symmetry
What type of symmetry does a sponge have?
asymmetry
What type of symmetry does a starfish have?
radial symmetry
A rigid outer covering that protects and supports an insect.
exoskeleton
An animal in the phylum Arthropoda with 3 body parts, 6 legs, and antenna
insect
A structure or behavior that increases an organism's chances of survival.
adaptation
Animal with a backbone
vertebrate
Animal without a backbone
invertebrate
A similarity or likeness of parts
symmetry