Terrestrial Insects Flashcards
1
Q
Small insects living on the ground are surrounded by air and prone to
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drying out
2
Q
Insects possess a waterproof exoskeleton that …………..
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prevents water loss
3
Q
The waterproof waxy coating of the exoskeleton makes
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gas exchange by diffusion difficult
4
Q
The waterproof waxy coating of the exoskeleton makes gas exchange by diffusion very difficult
As a result, insects have evolved a breathing system (the tracheal system)which consists
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of many tubes that carry oxygen directly to all tissues and cells of the body
5
Q
Spiracle are
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openings in the exoskeleton of insects that are connected to the tracheal system
6
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