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What is teneral?
The condition of the insect immediately after molting and before the cuticle has hardened
What is pharate?
The developmental stage enclosed in the integument of the preceding instar
What is sclerotization?
The polymerization and cross bonding of chitin and protein to produce the hardened insect exoskeleton
Test your knowledge of insect physiology with this quiz! From understanding the pharate stage to identifying the process of sclerotization, this quiz will challenge your understanding of insect lifecycles and development. Sharpen your entomological vocabulary and show off your insect expertise with this fun and informative quiz.
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