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Insects - 2nd Grade
Insect Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Butterfly antennae are... | Straight with knobby ends |
| Moth antennae are... | Feathery without knobby ends |
| What are the three main body parts of an insect? | 1) Head 2) Thorax 3) Abdomen |
| What are an insects feelers? | Antennae |
| Where are the antennae located? | The head |
| What do the antennae do? | They touch and taste |
| What is the life cycle of an insect? | 1) Egg 2) Larva 3) Chrysalis 4) Pupa 5) Adult |
| What is the head? | The first part of an insect's body |
| What is the thorax? | The middle part of an insect's body |
| What is the abdomen? | The last part of an insect's body |
| How many legs do insects have? | 6 legs |
| What is an exoskeleton? | The hard covering on the outside of the insect. |
| What does the exoskeleton do? | Protects the insect from harm? |