Module 12 Vocabulary

Question 1

Exoskeleton

Answer 1

A body covering, typically made of chitin, that provides support and protection.

Question 2

Molt

Answer 2

To shed an old outer covering so that it can be replaced with a new one.

Question 3

Thorax

Answer 3

The body region between the head and the abdomen.

Question 4

Abdomen

Answer 4

The body region posterior to the thorax.

Question 5

Cephalothorax

Answer 5

A body region composed of the head and the thorax.

Question 6

Compound Eye

Answer 6

An eye made of many leanses, each with a very limited scope.

Question 7

Simple Eye

Answer 7

An eye with one lens.

Question 8

Open Circulatroy System

Answer 8

A circulatory system that allows the blood to flow out of the blood vessles and into various cavities so that the cells are in direct contact with blood.

Question 9

Statocyst

Answer 9

The organ of balence in a crustacean.

Question 10

Gonad

Answer 10

A general term for the organ that produces gemmules.

Question 11

Complete Metamorphosis

Answer 11

Insect development consiting of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Question 12

Imcomplete Metamorphosis

Answer 12

Insect develoment consisting of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.