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Insects

Insects play a very large role in the circle of life on earth. They represent a large population of the animal kingdom. Fascinating to some,creepy to others but always present in our daily lives. Questions about any sort of bug go here.

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Why does a millipede have so many legs?

Millipedes have many legs (up to 400) because each body segment has pairs of legs. This allows them to move efficiently and navigate their environment. The numerous legs also help distribute their weight and move smoothly over different terrains.

Is a bumblebee a cold blooded animal?

no, a bumble be is cold-blooded no, a bumble be is cold-blooded

How does uric acid help birds insects and reptiles conserve water?

its not about advantages, they are designed that way. Uric acid is released by birds and reptiles due to the fact that their excretory system is different compared to humans and aquatic animals

Do centipedes eat millipedes?

Yes, some species of centipedes do eat millipedes. Centipedes are known to be carnivorous predators, and they may prey on millipedes as part of their diet.

What does a Green Lacewing do?

In the larval stage, these pretty insects are ferocious feeders, consuming large numbers of small detrimental insects; including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mealybugs, psyllids, mites, small caterpillars, leafhoppers, as well as moth and other insect eggs.

What does the Shiny Black Wasp do?

The Shiny Black Wasp is a parasitic wasp that helps control pest populations such as caterpillars and beetle larvae by laying its eggs inside them. When the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae consume the host from the inside, eventually killing it.

What does arthopod mean?

Are the largest group of invertabrates.

the word 'arthropod' means 'jointed leg'.

their bodies are also divided into segments.

they rae supported by a hard skeleton on the outside on the body called an exoskeleton when they grow too big for their exoskeleton, they moult and grow a new one.

on their heads are feelers or antennae.

The arthropods are made up of 4 smaller groups;

1.crustaceans

2.myriapods

3.insects

4.arachnids

if u want any moe info about the 4 groups ask me

Why do insects get in food?

Insects are attracted to food by the smell and presence of sugars, proteins, and fats. They can easily access and infest stored food supplies if not properly sealed or stored. Additionally, certain insects can detect food sources from a distance and are naturally drawn to them.

Can you name 20 insects?

# ant # bee # spider # butterfly # centipiede # hornet # wasp # yellowjacket # scorpian # ladybug # moth # grasshopper # praying mantis # cockroach # beetle # junebug # fly # cricket # katydid # cicada!

What do grubs turn into?

Certain beetles and other insects.

Certain beetles and other insects.

Certain beetles and other insects.

Certain beetles and other insects.

Certain beetles and other insects.

Certain beetles and other insects.

Bug with a brown body and black head that looks like an ant in your house what is it?

The red velvet ant is red and black striped and, despite its name, is actually a wasp. Most people refer to them as cow killers, though it is doubtful one ever killed a cow. Apparently, when one stings you, it's painful enough to believe it could kill a cow.

Bad things about daddy long legs?

The term daddy longlegs is ambiguous. In Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland it refers to craneflies which are harmless insects. In the United States and Canada it can also refer to a harmless arachnid harvestman (Opiliones, not a spider) and in Australia it usually refers to the cellar spider (Pholcidae). The latter does have a venomous bite but its effect on humans is minor.

The harvestman does not have any venom at all, let alone harmful toxins.

What type of consumers are arachnids?

Arachnids are typically carnivorous consumers, feeding on a variety of prey such as insects, other arachnids, and sometimes small vertebrates. They play an important role in controlling insect populations in many ecosystems.

Characteristics used to tell insects apart?

The single greatest characteristic is that all adult insects possess six pairs of legs.

There are other characteristics which most, but not all, insects share, i.e. wings, a body divided into head, thorax, and abdomen, and metamorphosis, but these characteristics may be absent in some primitive groups of insect.

What is the medical term meaning tumor that speads to other parts of the body?

Could be called hypertrophy, (that means overgrown tissue) or metastasized. Not sure if that just applies to cancerous tumors or not.

Do insects have endoskeletons?

No, insects have exoskeletons, which are hard, external skeletons that provide support and protection. These exoskeletons are made of a material called chitin.

What would happen in an orchard if no bees or insects lived in the area?

The blossom would not be cross-pollinated so no fruit would grow.

In the Sichuan region of China, pear orchards have been rapidly expanded, but over-use of pesticides has killed off all bees and the farmers, together with thousands of villagers, have to pollinate their trees by hand in order to get a crop.

What stores the sperm and is an excretory duct for testes?

The epididymis stores sperm and is responsible for transporting sperm from the testes to the vas deferens.

In a forest how do decomposers help other organisms survive?

Decomposers are able to break down organic matter into inorganic materials such as nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus and other related composition elements. They make them accessible by other animals through the soil, water and atmosphere. In addition they remove dead organisms in an ecosystem, and stabilizes the nutrient cycle.

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Draw a line down the center of an insect What do you notice about both sides of the line What geometrical term is used to describe this characteristic?

When you draw a line down the center of an insect, you'll notice that both sides are symmetrical, meaning they are mirror images of each other. This characteristic is described as bilateral symmetry, where an organism can be divided into two equal halves along a single plane.

What are the most dangerous insects?

Some of the most dangerous insects include mosquitoes, which can spread diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. Other dangerous insects include Africanized honey bees, whose sting can be fatal to humans, and bullet ants, known for their extremely painful sting.

What is two pairs of legs per body segment called?

Two pairs of legs per body segment is called diplopod. Diplopods are a type of arthropod that includes millipedes, which have two pairs of jointed legs attached to most body segments.

Who are the pinheads?

The pinheads were a group of fictional mutant characters in the movie "Freaks" from 1932. They were portrayed as sideshow performers with microcephaly, a condition characterized by a smaller than average head size. The term "pinhead" is now considered derogatory and offensive when used to describe individuals with disabilities.

Do you have Pictures of an ant with an orange stripe?

I'm unable to display pictures, but you can try searching for "ant with orange stripe" on a search engine or image database to find relevant images. You may find pictures of ants with orange stripes on their bodies by browsing through online resources.

What are some millipede facts?

Millipedes are arthropods with elongated bodies and numerous legs, with each body segment typically bearing two pairs of legs. They are herbivores, feeding on decaying plant matter. Some millipede species can produce a noxious fluid as a defense mechanism against predators.