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Insects

What are insects?

October 30, 06

Page 2: Insects What are insects? October 30, 06 Insects are the most diverse and numerous of the arthropods. 1.1 million different species.

Insects are the most diverse and numerous of the arthropods.

1.1 million different species.

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Characteristics of insects

The body is divided in three segments:l

• Head which contains the eyes and the antennae.

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Characteristics of insects

• Thorax where the six legs are attached, and two or four wings.

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Characteristics of insects

Abdomen which contains the heart and stomach

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Insect Life Cycle

Metamorphosis is the process by which all insects mature.

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Different kinds of metamorphosis

Gradual metamorphosis: the simplest form of metamorphosis.

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Complete metamorphosis which includes four stages:

•Egg

•Larva

•Pupa

•Adult

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Habitat

Insects can be found in almost every habitat from lush rainforest to the harshest of deserts.

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How do insects stay safe?• Camouflage

• Sharp spikes

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How do insects stay safe?

Foul odor

Venom


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