Arthropods
Why is an ant an arthropod?
It has all the characteristics of an arthropod - jointed legs, exoskeleton, molting, and body segments
Name the stages of an incomplete metamorphosis
egg, nymph and adult
All insects have three pairs of jumping legs.
Why?
Untrue.
Some legs were created for running and walking, while others were designed for digging.
What are three characteristics of moths that are different from a butterfly?
Mention three:
1. thick and feathery antenna
2. pupa covering is a cocoon
3 .fly and feed at night
4. larger and hairier scales
Name the social insect that communicate by using vibrations.
Termites
What does "eco" in exoskeleton mean?
It means "out of"
Name an insect that goes through incomplete metamorphosis
a grasshopper
What part of the insect makes it hard for the predator to eat it?
exoskeleton
What are the three characteristics that both butterflies and the moth share?
1. compound eyes
2. complete metamorphosis
3. siphoning moth parts
4. Both have exoskeleton and wings
5. Their antennae help them smell and find their way.
What is an instinct?
An instinct is a God-given behavior that an an imal is born with.
What happens when the exoskeleton gets too small?
It molts or sheds.
Name the body parts of a typical insect.
Head, thorax and abdomen
Insect wings and feet provide escape from predators by......
providing speed
Butterflies and moths have different coverings in the pupa stage of metamorphosis.
Explain.
True.
cocoon - moths spin silk covering over the pupa.
chrysalis - —hard, smooth protective covering.
Where does the wax for the beehives come from?
The worker bees produce wax to build the hive. It comes from their abdomens.
What does "arthropod" mean?
"jointed foot"
Where do you find the stinger in an insect?
The abdomen.
what two structures help insects gather information about the environment?
antenna and étés
What are the stages of the butterfly's metamorphosis
eggs, caterpillar, chrysalis, adult
How are social insects different from other insects?
They survive by living and working together. Other insects do not live and work together.
Is a spider an arthropod?
If yes, why?
If no, why?
No.
It is an arachnid - it has two body parts and 8 legs.
What mouthpart does a housefly have?
How does it eat with it?
- It has a sponging mouthpart
It moistens the food it wants to eat by spitting on it first, then its proboscis sponges it up.
what are the two functions of all insect wings?
1. escaping predators
2. holding heat
How do moths and butterflies eat?
a. Name its mouthpart
b. Where is the mouthpart situated?
c. What happens when it is not in use?
a. siphoning proboscis
b. on its head
c. the proboscis curls up and tucks it away
Why are termites called decomposers?
Termites break down dead trees and turn them into rich soil.