Body Parts Flashcards
1
Q
Used to detect odors, chemicals, vibrations, and other stimuli
A
Antennae
2
Q
Multiple eye units called ommatidia good for detecting motion
A
Compound eyes
3
Q
Insect legs and wings are starched to this body region
A
Thorax
4
Q
Insect body part that contains most organs for reproduction, digestion, excretion, and defense
A
Abdomen
5
Q
Final abdominal segment of some females may contain stinger
A
Ovipositor
6
Q
Tiny holes on sides of body that support breathing
A
Spiracles
7
Q
Long tubes that air travels through
A
Tracheae
8
Q
Chemical substances that are secreted by insects in order to influence behavior of other insects of same species
A
Pheromones
9
Q
Substances emitted by one species to influence the behavior of another
A
Allelochemicals
