10 Questions
What is the function of the exoskeleton in insects?
Acts as external armour, provides space for muscle attachment, and prevents water loss
How do insects minimize water loss from their body surface?
By using lipids and polyphenols for waterproofing, developing a wax layer, and closing spiracles
What physiological and ecological advantages are conferred by the small size of most insects?
Access to numerous ecological niches, less space and energy requirements, and maximum energy utilization
What is the purpose of the tracheal system of respiration in insects?
To ensure direct transfer of adequate oxygen to actively breathing tissues
What contributes to the high reproductive potential of insects?
High egg laying capacity, short development period, careful selection of egg laying sites, and parental care
What is one of the reasons for the dominance of insects?
Capacity for flight
Why do insects thrive well under varied conditions?
Adaptability or Universality
What contributes to the high number of individuals in a single insect species?
Capacity for flight
What allows insects to have a good track record of adaption under different conditions?
Long geological history
Which factor contributes to making insects the earliest groups to make their life on earth and to occupy vast habitats?
Adaptability or Universality
Explore the factors contributing to the abundance of insects, including the large number of insect species, the vast numbers of individuals in a single species, their adaptability to diverse habitats, and their extensive geological history.
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