Insects Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How do insects inhale air?
A
Holes in the exoskeleton called spiracles lead to tubes called Trachea that penetrate inside the body bringing air to every tissue
2
Q
How are insects adapted to gas exchange?
A
*Fluid at the end of Tracheoles to dissolve gasses making gas exchange more efficient
* Many Tracheoles to maximize surface area for gas exchange
3
Q
How have desert insects adapted to their habitat?
A
- Hairs over the spiracles to lessen evaporation
- Some close their spiracles and breathe via air stored in their air sacs
