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Insects
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The foregut, midgut, and hindgut are part of which internal body system? | Digestive system |
| The aorta and ostia are part of which internal body system? | Circulatory system |
| The trachea and spiracles are part of which system? | Respiratory system |
| The ganglia are part of which system? | Nervous system |
| The malpighian tubules are part of which internal system? | Excretory system |
| Which insects undergo incomplete metamorphosis? | Grasshoppers and crickets |
| Which insects undergo complete metamorphosis? | Butterflies, moths, beetles, flies |
| Name the steps in complete metamorphosis. | Egg, larva, pupa, adult |
| Name the steps in incomplete metamorphosis. | Egg, nymph, adult |
| Why might the spiracles partially close? | To prevent dehydration |
| How is a nymph different from an adult? | It is smaller, has no wings, and cannot reproduce (is immature) |
| How does the exoskeleton help the insect maintain a stable internal environment? | Its waxy layer helps prevent dehydration. |
| What is the larva of a butterfly called? | Caterpillar |
| What is the larva of a beetle called? | Grub |
| What is the larva of a fly called? | Maggot |