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