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Why would insects have an ecological advantage over flightless animals?
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∙ 14y ago
First it should be noted that not all insects have wings or can fly. What follows is the assumption that you mean insects that can fly. The most obvious reason is that flightless predators cannot pursue their prey in the skies. Wings also allow insects (as well as birds) to reach food which may be at a high altitude, such as fruit on a tree. Another huge advantage of flight is the ability to travel over longer distances than land-bound organisms (mainly other land-bound insects). Flight allows bees to travel great distances from their hives to find sources of food, whereas other flightless insects would not journey as far.
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Is there any flightless insect?
There are thousands of flightless insects, right of the top of my head I think of ants.
Why aren't insects like animals?
Insects are animals.
Do flightless insects die on impact when falling from high places?
Probably depends on how thick their exoskeletons are.
Are insects street animals?
no, insects are not street animals. they are bugs and have absolutely no connection to animals.
What type of animals are mosquitoes and wasps and crickets?
they are not animals, they are bugs.
What are carnivore insects?
carnivore insects are insects that eat animals
What do freshwater ecosystem animals eat?
Freshwater ecosystem animals have a varied diet depending on their specific species. Many animals, such as fish, aquatic insects, and amphibians, feed on smaller organisms like plankton, algae, and insects. Some larger species, like turtles and water birds, may consume aquatic plants, small fish, and invertebrates. Overall, the diet of freshwater ecosystem animals is diverse and depends on their ecological niche and availability of food resources.
Are earthworms animals or insects?
Earthworms belong are Annelids which belong to the Kingdom Animalia so technically they are animals. Insects are also animals (Animalia). But no, earthworms are not insects.
What insects or animals procure their food with their proboscis?
what insects or animals procure their food with their proboscis
What type of animals are insectivore?
they are animals that eats insects majorly as a part of their diet
Why cant insects be larger than animals?
they CAN be larger than animals
What weighs more animals or insects?
In general animals weigh more. But there are a few very small animals and very large insects.
