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Success of Insects as a Group_1
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Entomology Mind Map on Success of Insects as a Group_1, created by nocturnalowl18 on 22/12/2013.
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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
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