insect legs

Question 1

What are the articulated appendages borne on each thoracic segment of insects?

Answer 1

Insect legs

Question 2

How many segments does an insect leg have?

Answer 2

5 segments: Coxa, Trochanter, Femur, Tibia, Tarsus

Question 3

What type of legs are used for walking in insects?

Answer 3

Ambulatorial legs

Question 4

Which type of insect legs are adapted for running?

Answer 4

Cursorial legs

Question 5

What are fossorial legs adapted for?

Answer 5

Digging

Question 6

Which type of insect legs are used for swimming?

Answer 6

Natatorial legs

Question 7

What are raptorial legs used for?

Answer 7

Catching prey

Question 8

Which type of legs are enlarged hind legs used for hopping?

Answer 8

Saltatorial legs

Question 9

What type of legs do lice use to cling to their hosts?

Answer 9

Clinging legs

Question 10

Which type of legs are used by some beetles to clasp their prey?

Answer 10

Clasping legs

Question 11

What is the function of the pollen basket in honeybees?

Answer 11

To store collected pollen