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An insect has 3 pairs of ___.
Jointed legs
What makes it harder for predators to eat an insect?
Exoskeleton
Insects can use __ and __ for sensing.
antenna and eyes
Some harmless insects look like harmful insects which is called ___.
Mimicry
The small tube in an insect's head is called __.
proboscis
Insects that have chewing mouthparts usually eat __.
plants
Which pupa covering is a chrysalis?
What stages are the same between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?
egg and adult
Which pupa covering is a cocoon?
Moth
Why are insects considered arthropods?
Jointed legs, exoskeleton, separate body sections
Insects that drink liquids from plant leaves have __ mouthparts.
piercing-sucking
Which insects communicate using vibrations?
termites
Speed
How is the design of a beehive help bees survive and grow?
protects eggs and keeps honey from spilling out
What are 2 functions of insects wings?
escape predators and hold in heat
How did God design termites as social insects?
God gave them instincts and they work together to accomplish things they couldn't do alone.
What molts many times as it grows?
nymph
Insects that have siphoning mouthparts drink __.
only nectar from flowers
Give 2 biblical views of insects.
-God designed insects structures to help them survive
-Each insect shows God's care for His creation
What do worker ants do?
gather food to feed the larvae
How are termites helpful in nature?
They are decomposers that break down dead trees and turn them into rich soil.
How do social insects survive?
by living and working together in colonies
What are 2 differences between a compound eye and a simple eye?
- compound eye has many lenses but simple eye has one
- compound eye can see all around but simple eye cannot
- compound eye senses light/movement but simple eye senses light/dark
Insects that moisten and soften sugar before eating have __ mouthparts.
sponging
When do termites shed their wings?