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Insect Vocabulary

Quiz by Kaleigh Payne

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  • Q1
    A chemical signal that acts between different species to the benefit of the originator.
    allomone
    30s
  • Q2
    A process in which an insect goes through four phases: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
    complete metamorphosis
    30s
  • Q3
    A state of arrested development (similar to plant's dormancy) that allows an insect to survive unfavorable conditions.
    diapause
    30s
  • Q4
    The hardened forewings of beetles.
    elytra
    30s
  • Q5
    A rapid stage of insect growth and development during which the embryo goes through cellular division and differentiation.
    embryogenesis
    30s
  • Q6
    A branch of biology that is the study of insects.
    entomology
    30s
  • Q7
    A hardened external skeleton found in all insects.
    exoskeleton
    30s
  • Q8
    One of the forewings of Hemiptera (true bugs) that is slightly thickened at the base.
    hemelytra
    30s
  • Q9
    A process in which insects pass through the life cycle stages of egg, larva or nymph, and adult.
    incomplete metamorphosis
    30s
  • Q10
    The insect development phase between two periods of molting.
    instar
    30s
  • Q11
    A part of the insect mouth that is often modified for specialized feeding.
    mandible
    30s
  • Q12
    A small opening in an insect egg through which sperm enters.
    micropyle
    30s
  • Q13
    A type of insect that feeds on only one plant species.
    monophagus
    30s
  • Q14
    A modified eye structure that detects changes in light intensity.
    ocelli
    30s
  • Q15
    A type of insect that feeds on multiple plant species that are somewhat closely related.
    oligophagus
    30s

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