ch 2:3 -insects-

how many stages of complete metamorphosis?

4

how many legs do they have?

6

in gradual metamorphosis the hatches into what?

a nymph

How do insects get oxygen into their bodies?

a system of tubes

what is an insect?

an insect is an arthropod with three body sections, six legs, one pair of antennae, and usually one or two pairs of wings.

what is the stages of complete metamorphosis?

egg, larva, pupa, and adult insect

What are the body parts of an insect?

head, thorax, abdomen

Insects have two _______________ eyes, which contain many lenses.

large compound

what body section are the wings and legs attached to?

the thorax

How many body sections do insects have?

three

T or F If it is living, or if it once was living, some kind of insect will eat it?

true

How do insects get food?

using mouth parts.

what are two features insects usually have?

wings and antennae