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What is the study of insects called?
Entomology
This eye allows insects to easily detect movement
compound eye
An insect with mandibles has what type of mouth?
chewing mouth
This part of the insect allows it to touch, hear (some insects), and smell
antennae
Legs are attached to what part of the body?
thorax
The spiracles are located on what part of the body?
abdomen
What type of eyes are ocelli?
simple eyes
Name a benefit of insects
pest control, forensics, medical, etc.
Why would some insects be considered pests?
An insect with a proboscis to sip nectar from a flower has what type of mouth?
sucking mouth
What is the insect body part that is only on females?
ovipositor
Name a benefit of an exoskeleton
protection against heat, chemicals, injuries, etc.
An insect that absorbs liquid has what type of mouth?
sponging mouth
True or false, class insecta has the most animals in all of creation
true
Name a characteristic of class inecta
6 legs, exoskeleton, invertebrate, etc