subphylum hexapoda Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what class does this subphylum contain?
A
insecta
2
Q
how many body segments do organisms in this subphylum contain?
A
3: head, thorax, and abdomen
3
Q
where do the wings attach?
A
thorax
4
Q
what are wings extensions of?
A
cuticle/exoskeleton
5
Q
how does flight help these organisms?
A
escape predators, find food/mates, dispersal into new habitats
6
Q
what is incomplete metamorphosis?
A
young nymph resembles adults but are smaller, have diff proportions, and lack wings
7
Q
what is complete metamorphosis?
A
larval stages specialized for eating and growing, adult stage is specialized for dispersal and reproduction
8
Q
why is metamorphosis beneficial?
A
for reducing comp b/w larval and adult stages
