Insect Basics
What makes insects arthropods?
Jointed legs, an exoskeleton, and body sections like those of arthropods.
The process of an animal changing form as it grows is called ________________.
Metamorphasis
What body structure protects an insect?
Exoskeleton
Name one type of social insect.
Ants, bees or termites
What is it called when a harmless insect looks like a harmful insect?
Mimicry
What protects an insect and makes it harder for a predator to eat?
Exoskeleton
What stages does complete metamorphosis have that incomplete metamorphosis does not have?
Larva & Pupa
What is the small tube used to suck liquids called?
Proboscis
Which social insects communicate using vibrations?
Termites
How do insect wings and feet help insects escape predators?
Provide speed
What two structures help insects gather information about their environment?
Antennae and eyes
What are the four stages of complete metamorphosis?
Egg, larva, pupa, and adult
What type of mouthpart does an insect use to drink nectar from flowers?
Siphoning mouthparts
What do worker ants do?
They gather food to feed the larvae
Why are termites called decomposers?
Termites break down dead trees and turn them into rich soil.
What are two functions of insect wings?
Escaping predators and holding in heat
What is the stage between the egg and adult in incomplete metamorphosis?
Nymph
What type of mouthpart do insects use to drink liquids from plant leaves?
Pierce-sucking mouthparts
How are social insects different from other insects?
Social insects survive by living and working together in colonies. Other insects do not live and work together.
Name three characteristics of moths.
1. Thick & Feathery antennae
2. Pupa covering is a cocoon
3. Fly and feed at night
What are three ways compound eyes and simple eyes are different?
1. The area that can be seen
2. Number of lenses
3. Number of pieces in the image that can be seen
A moth's pupa covering is a ________________.
Ccocoon
Name three different insect mouthparts found in the chapter.
Chewing, sponging, siphoning and piercing-sucking mouthparts
How did God design termites as social insects?
God gave termites instincts that cause them to work together to survive and accomplish things they could not do alone.
Name three characteristics that both butterflies and moths have.
1. Compound eyes
2. Complete metamorphosis
3. Siphoning mouthparts