Insect Vocabulary
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- Q1A chemical signal that acts between different species to the benefit of the originator.allomone30s
- Q2A process in which an insect goes through four phases: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.complete metamorphosis30s
- Q3A state of arrested development (similar to plant's dormancy) that allows an insect to survive unfavorable conditions.diapause30s
- Q4The hardened forewings of beetles.elytra30s
- Q5A rapid stage of insect growth and development during which the embryo goes through cellular division and differentiation.embryogenesis30s
- Q6A branch of biology that is the study of insects.entomology30s
- Q7A hardened external skeleton found in all insects.exoskeleton30s
- Q8One of the forewings of Hemiptera (true bugs) that is slightly thickened at the base.hemelytra30s
- Q9A process in which insects pass through the life cycle stages of egg, larva or nymph, and adult.incomplete metamorphosis30s
- Q10The insect development phase between two periods of molting.instar30s
- Q11A part of the insect mouth that is often modified for specialized feeding.mandible30s
- Q12A small opening in an insect egg through which sperm enters.micropyle30s
- Q13A type of insect that feeds on only one plant species.monophagus30s
- Q14A modified eye structure that detects changes in light intensity.ocelli30s
- Q15A type of insect that feeds on multiple plant species that are somewhat closely related.oligophagus30s