Arthropods

This is the change in form that occurs during the life of an insect.

Arthropods are ____________ that have exoskeleton and segmented bodies.

• vertebrates

• invertebrates

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Arthropods range in _________ from giant to microscopic.

• size

• shape

• number

Check the three body regions of an insect.

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Mandible

This is a part of the head region of an insect which is used to help them feel, hear and taste.

• Antennae

• Wings

• Spiracles

This is the form of metamorphosis which the insect goes through egg, larva, pupa and adult.

• Complete metamorphosis

• Incomplete metamorphosis

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Give an example of an insect which undergoes complete metamorphosis.

This is the stage of complete metamorphosis where it is known as the resting stage before it becomes adult.

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

This is a form of metamorphosis which the insect goes through the stages of egg, nymph and adult.

• Complete metamorphosis

• Incomplete metamorphosis

Give an example of an insect which undergoes incomplete metamorphosis.