Insects Flashcards
Do insects have bones?
No. Insects have no bones.
What do insects have to shape and protect their soft bodies?
Hard outer covering.
What is the function of the hard outer covering of an insect?
To shape and protect their soft bodies.
How many parts can the body of an insect be divided into?
Three parts:
- Head
- Thorax
- Abdomen
What do insects have on their head?
A pair of feelers or antennae.
What do the feelers or antennae on the head of an insect do?
Help the insect to smell and touch.
What can be found on the thorax of an insect?
six legs and wings
Why so some insects have a pair of wings?
To help them fly.
Give examples of insects with one pair of wings.
housefly and mosquito
Give examples of insects with two pairs of wings.
bee, butterfly and dragonfly
Do some insects have no wings and do not fly?
Yes.
Give some examples of insects with no wings and do not fly.
ant, silverfish and termite
How do most insects reproduce?
By laying eggs.
Do some insects lay eggs as well as give birth to their young?
Yes. Aphids can reproduce both by laying eggs and giving birth to their young, depending on the environmental conditions.
