Module #12 Vocabulary

Question 1

Exoskeleton

Answer 1

A body covering, typically made of chitin that provides support and protection.

Question 2

Molt

Answer 2

To shed an old outer covering so that it can be replaced with a new one.

Question 3

Thorax

Answer 3

The body region between the head and the abdomen.

Question 4

Abdomen

Answer 4

The body region posterior to the thorax.

Question 5

Cephalothorax

Answer 5

A body region composed of the head and thorax fused together.

Question 6

Compound Eye

Answer 6

An eye made of many lenses, each with avery limited scope.

Question 7

Simple Eye

Answer 7

An eye with only one lens.

Question 8

Open Circulatory System

Answer 8

A circulatory system that allows the blood to flow out of the blood vessels and into the various body cavities so that the cells are in direct contact with the blood.

Question 9

Statocyst

Answer 9

The organ of balance in a crustacean.

Question 10

Gonad

Answer 10

A general term for the organ that produces gametes.

Question 11

Complete metamorphosis

Answer 11

Insect development consisting of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Question 12

Incomplete metamorphosis

Answer 12

Insect development consisting of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.