Insect Vocabulary
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- Q1A chemical signal that acts between different species to the benefit of the originator.allomone30sEditDelete
- Q2A process in which an insect goes through four phases: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.complete metamorphosis30sEditDelete
- Q3A state of arrested development (similar to plant's dormancy) that allows an insect to survive unfavorable conditions.diapause30sEditDelete
- Q4The hardened forewings of beetles.elytra30sEditDelete
- Q5A rapid stage of insect growth and development during which the embryo goes through cellular division and differentiation.embryogenesis30sEditDelete
- Q6A branch of biology that is the study of insects.entomology30sEditDelete
- Q7A hardened external skeleton found in all insects.exoskeleton30sEditDelete
- Q8One of the forewings of Hemiptera (true bugs) that is slightly thickened at the base.hemelytra30sEditDelete
- Q9A process in which insects pass through the life cycle stages of egg, larva or nymph, and adult.incomplete metamorphosis30sEditDelete
- Q10The insect development phase between two periods of molting.instar30sEditDelete
- Q11A part of the insect mouth that is often modified for specialized feeding.mandible30sEditDelete
- Q12A small opening in an insect egg through which sperm enters.micropyle30sEditDelete
- Q13A type of insect that feeds on only one plant species.monophagus30sEditDelete
- Q14A modified eye structure that detects changes in light intensity.ocelli30sEditDelete
- Q15A type of insect that feeds on multiple plant species that are somewhat closely related.oligophagus30sEditDelete
- Q16Visual sensory facets that make up an insect's compound eyes.ommatidia30sEditDelete
- Q17A structure on a female insect's abdomen that is used to deposit eggs.ovipositor30sEditDelete
- Q18The process of asexual reproduction in insects.parthenogenesis30sEditDelete
- Q19A type of insect that eats plants.phytophagus30sEditDelete
- Q20A type of insect that feeds on a wide range of plants.polyphagus30sEditDelete