Insecta Flashcards

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Insecta

Question	Answer	Article
Fill in the missing words about the insect body: The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the _______ which is made of _______ and covered by a ____ ______. The inner layers of the exoskeleton are called the ______ and the _______ exocuticle which are made of protein and _______.	The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the epicuticle which is made of protein and covered by a waxy layer. The inner layers of the exoskeleton are called the endocuticle and the exocuticle which are made of protein and chitin.	Link to Article
What are halteres?	Reduced pair of wings Used for balance Possessed by diperan flies	Link to Article
What are spiracles?	Chitinous openings On the side of the body Under muscular control so can open and close at will Mounted on stimatic plates Leads to trachea Can be used for species identification	Link to Article
What is the name of the general insect body system?	Haemocoele	Link to Article
What are oviparous insects?	Lay eggs outside of the body which hatch after deposition	Link to Article
What are viviparous insects?	Lay larvae or nymphs Eggs rupture in female reproductive system	Link to Article
Summarise simple metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it	Nymph emerges from egg Nymph grows and moults Nymph becomes an adult Lice	Link to Article
Summarise complex metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it	Larva emerges from egg Larva grows and moults Larva pupates Adult emerges from pupa Flies	Link to Article