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who studies insects
entomologist
who invented the classification system
carolus linnaeus
name 3 dipterans
housefly,gnat,mosquitos
what is an orthoptera
crickets,grasshoppers,Locust cockroaches
what are arthropods?
invertebrates ates that have external skeletons, jointed appendages, and segmented bodies
give the three uses for an insects antennae
feeling hearing tasting
what is an insect is an odonata
damselfly , dragonfly
what do 90% of arthropods belong to ?
insects
name the strong, lightweight covering that protects an arthropod while giving its body strength and support.
exoskeletons
what insect is an ladybug categorized as?
coleoptera
name an insects three body regions
head thorax abdomen
what do we call the openings in the abdomen of an insect that are used for breathing
spiracles
what does homoptera mean
same wings
what does nocturnal mean
active at night
list 3 stages of incomplete metamorphosis
egg, nymph,adult