Insect Review (and general Arthropod)

Insects communicate with each other through which of the following signals?

• Only chemical signals

• Only visual signals

• Chemical, visual, auditory, and tactile signals

• Only auditory signals

How does the small size of insects contribute to their success?

• Makes them more visible

• Allows more to share one space, hide easily, and reduces competition for food

• Hinders their ability to reproduce

• Slows down their adaptation process

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Why is the ability to fly crucial for insects?

• To impress mates

• To escape predators and disperse rapidly

• To build nests

• To show dominance

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What is a pheromone?

• A sound signal

• A visual signal

• A chemical signal

• A tactile signal

Insects do not have bones inside their bodies. Instead, they are protected by what?

• Invisible cape

• body guard

• exoskeleton

• guardian angels

• Thorax

• Antenna

• Abdomen

• Head

• Abdomen

• Thorax

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This insect's mouth parts are best for...

• chewing/tearing

• sucking

• sponging

• piercing and sucking

This insect's mouth parts are best for...

• chewing/tearing

• sucking

• sponging

• piercing and sucking

A mosquito has what type of mouthpart, specialized for feeding?

• piercing/sucking
• siphoning
• chewing-lapping 
• sponging