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One reason is that the life cycle of most insects is very short. There may be 1-15 generations in a year (As opposed to 1 every 14-20ish years in humans). Another reason is many insects have hundreds to thousands of offspring every reproductive cycle. Let's assume we're talking about an insect with 10 generations per year, that they exist in a 1:1 male to female ratio (which is common in insects), that each mating pair can produce 1,000 eggs and that we start with 1 mating pair.
At generation 1, we have 1 mating pair. These 2 insects make 1000 babies.
At Generation 2 we have 500 mating pairs (1000/2 because of 1:1 ratio). These 500 mating pairs make 500x1000 (500,000) babies.
At Generation 3, which isn't even 6 months into the first year, we have 250,000 mating pairs that have 250000x1000 babies. Since each egg may contain mutations, you can see why insect populations can evolve quickly.
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Give 2 reasons for why spiders are not insects.?
The main reason is that spiders and several other little animals such as scorpions split of from the main evolutionary branch going one way, and insects split off from the main branch going another way, and that happened a very long time ago. The related reason is that the physical structures of spiders and insects are the same in that they do not have bones inside their legs and other body parts (so they have exoskeletons and are arthopods), but other than that almost everything about them is different.
What insects gives birth to live young?
Actually aphids give birth to live young!
Do all insects lay eggs?
No,not all insects can fly.Some are the ladybugs,butterflies,dragonfly,e.g.Female ants do not fly,but male ants do fly.
Can you give me some examples for insectivore?
Insectivores are organisms that primarily feed on insects. Common examples include the common shrew, which hunts various small invertebrates; the European hedgehog, known for its diet of beetles and caterpillars; and many species of bats that consume insects in large quantities. Additionally, certain birds, like swallows and warblers, also belong to this category, relying heavily on insects for their nutrition.
Do insects feed their young?
butterfly mate and lay eggs, The next spring. caterpillars hatch and begin their lives to become butterflysss,
Do insects give birth?
Insects do not give birth but only lay eggs
Insects wing covering?
Insects have a specialized wing covering called the exoskeleton, which provides protection and support. Many insects, like beetles, possess hard, protective forewings known as elytra that shield their delicate hindwings. Other insects, such as butterflies and moths, have membranous wings covered in tiny scales that give them vibrant colors and patterns. This diverse wing structure allows insects to adapt their flying abilities and thrive in various environments.
Can you give me a sentence with adapt in it?
The animals in the world must adapt to their rapidly changing surroundings.
Give reasons why blendig is done.?
give reasons why blendig is done
What is the significant of the insects?
give me the answer please
Why are there more insects than human beings?
Well when insects give birth they give birth to hundreds of offspring unlike humans
How do poikilothermic adapt to change in the environmental temperature give example?
how do poikilotherms adapt to change in the environment tempertures
Do some insects give birth to live young?
no insects lay eggs they cant get brith
How do animals adapt to the forests in England?
Becaus they give birth
What is the significance of diapause among insects?
give me the answer please
Why modified leaves eat insects?
In carnivorous plants, the "mouths" eat insects to give the plant its necessary nitrogen.
Can you give me a sentence with insectology in it?
I applied to university to study insectology as I have a keen interest in insects.
