Vocab
What is a larva
the stage mealworms are in
the 2nd stage of a life cycle
What is an example of a NON-living factor
rock, sand, wind
how do isopods breathe
they have gils
How many children does Mrs. McKenna have?
2 children
What do mealworms turn into
Darkling Beetles
what does molting mean?
when they shed their exoskeleton
what environment would a spadetoad prefer
a hot and dry one
What environment do isopods prefer
a moist dark environment
What is Mrs. McKenna's favorite hobby/sport
pickleball
Explain the mealworms lifecycle
egg, larva, pupae, adult
the series of changes in the life of an organism
what are living factors of a rain forest
snakes, monkeys, tigers, sloths
How many legs do isopods have
7
How many student teachers has Mrs. McKenna had?
1, me
Name a part of a darkling's beetles structure (NOT LEGS OR HEAD)
thorax, abdomen, wing cover
what are examples of crustaceans
lobsters, isopods, shrimp
What animals would you find in a desert
a sheep, tortoise
Name a part of the isopod's structure (OTHER THAN FEET AND HEAD)
antenna, abdomen, segmented shells
What is Mrs. McKenna's favorite subject to teach?
Reading
how many legs does a mealworm have
6 legs, means its a insect!
What is metamorphosis
biological process in which an animal undergoes a dramatic transformation in its physical form, structure, and behavior as it grows from one stage to the next
What is a mealworms preferred food
cereal or grains
What does isopod mean
equal foot
How many years has Mrs.McKenna been teaching 4th grade?
2 years
How long does it take mealworms to change into a beetle
Can be up to 2-3 weeks!