Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Success of Insects as a Group_1
- Hard and Chitinous Exoskeleton
- Internal Muscle Attachment
- Protection From Evaporation
- Protects Vital Internal Organs
- Presence of Functional Wings
- Increased Feeding & Breeding Range
- Easy Escape
- Small SIze
- Increased Food Availability For Other Larger Animals
- Hide Easily From Enemies
- DISADVANTAGE: Total Body Area > Total Body Volume = Evaporation
- Adaptability of Structures
- Forelegs = Accessory Mouthpart, NOT for Locomotion
- Modified Respiratory Structures For Aquatic and Terrestrial Insects
- Complete Metamorphosis
- 1. Egg Stage
- 2. Larval Stage (Feeding)
- 3. Pupal Stage (Transformation)
- 4. Adult Stage (Reproductive)
- High Fecundity (Rapid Multiplication)
- a. Large Number of Young in a Single Generation
- b. Short Life Cycle and Rapidly Succeeding Generations
- Aphids
- Each Family - 12-16 young
- Reproduction at 8 days old
- Completed Generation in 16 Days