Unit VI: Wings and Legs

Question 1

Show much diversity, varying in shape, texture, and coloration.

Answer 1

Wings

Question 2

Serve as protective wing-cases for the hindwings underneath.

Answer 2

Elytra - Forewing of beetles

Question 3

True Bugs have forewings that cross over the back at rest.

Answer 3

Hemelytra -Forewings of true bugs

Question 4

A homologous adaptation to a small body size.

Answer 4

Fringed type - wings of thrips

Question 5

They are thin, transparent wings and supported by a system of tubular veins.

Answer 5

Membranous type - wings of caddisflies

Question 6

Highly sophisticated balance organs.

Answer 6

Halteres - Hindwings of flies and mosquitoes

Question 7

Modified leathery front wings on an insect.

Answer 7

Tegmina - Forewing of Grasshoppers

Question 8

Contains digestive and reproductive organs internally and the largest body region.

Answer 8

Abdomen

Question 9

Fancy word for Running.

Answer 9

Cursorial Legs

Question 10

Jumping legs

Answer 10

Saltatorial Legs

Question 11

Hunting legs

Answer 11

Raptorial Legs

Question 12

Swimming legs

Answer 12

Natatorial legs

Question 13

Live underground

Answer 13

Fossorial Legs