Arthropods 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Define instars.
A
The immature stages of insects between moults.
2
Q
Define metamorphosis.
A
The substantial change that occurs between one developmental stage and another.
3
Q
Define incomplete metamorphosis.
A
When insects exhibit gradual changes between their instars.
4
Q
Define holometabolous.
A
Insects which undergo complete metamorphosis.
5
Q
Define hemimetabolous.
A
Insects which undergo incomplete metamorphosis.
6
Q
Describe the two divisions of Pterygotes.
A
- Paleoptera - cannot fold their wings back against their body.
- Neopterans - can fold their wings back against their body when landing and crawling into tight spaces.
7
Q
What are Diptera?
A
True flies.
8
Q
What are Hemiptera?
A
True bugs.
