Insect Morphology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most segments that an insect can be made up of?
A
21
2
Q
How many segments are in a insects head?
A
6 (+an eye)
3
Q
How many thorax segments do insects have?
A
3
4
Q
How many abdominal segments do insects have?
A
8-11 (some of the more recently evolved insects have fewer numbers of obvious abdominal segments)
5
Q
What are mandibulate mouthparts?
A
They are chewing mouthparts used to chew food by the earliest insects.
6
Q
Why did mandibulate evolve?
A
Because their were no smaller insects to suck the blood out of, or flowing plants
