Compound Eyes
Can Compound Eyes See Color?
Yes, they can distinguish color and brightness.
What are the organs attached to the head of an insect?
Eyes, antennae, and eyes are attached to the head of an insect.
What is the thorax?
It is the middle part/2nd part of an insect's body.
What is the abdomen?
Butterfly
About how many eyes are in a compound eye?
There about thousands of eyes in a compound eye.
How does the head benefit the insect?
The head helps with sensing and feeding.
What does the thorax have?
It has wings and legs.
What does the abdomen do for an insect?
The abdomen has the ability to mate with other insects and release waste.
What are compound eyes especially good at?
Compound eyes are very good at detecting movement, which helps many insects to hunt.
What is the antennae responsible for?
It is responsible for touch, smell, and hearing.
What does the thorax do for insects?
The thorax supplies air to the muscles.
Is the abdomen the smallest or the biggest part of an insect?
It is the biggest part of an insect.
How do insects with compound eyes see?
Instead of a clear picture like us, insects see the world like a stop-motion. (That is why they are good at detecting movement.)
Can insects still gain consciousness after their head is cut off?
Yes, some insects have the ability to do it.
How many legs are attached to the thorax?
There are six legs attached to the thorax.
What things does an abdomen hold for insects?
The abdomen holds guts and reproductive organs for the insect.
What are compound eyes made out of?
The compound eyes are made out of ommatidia, a cluster of cells.
What is the only insect that can turn its head?
The Praying Mantis.
What does the muscles in the thorax control?
It controls the legs.
How many segments does an average abdomen have?
It has 11 - 12 segments.