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What is the main component of an insect's exoskeleton?
What is the main component of an insect's exoskeleton?
- Resilin
- Calcium salt
- Sclerotin
- Chitin (correct)
Which part of the insect body are ventral plates called?
Which part of the insect body are ventral plates called?
- Conjunctivae
- Pleuron
- Tergites
- Sternites (correct)
What type of mouthparts do hypognathous insects typically have?
What type of mouthparts do hypognathous insects typically have?
- Lapping
- Chewing (correct)
- Predatory
- Piercing-sucking
Which insect head orientation is associated with piercing-sucking mouthparts?
Which insect head orientation is associated with piercing-sucking mouthparts?
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What are the lateral areas of the insect body called?
What are the lateral areas of the insect body called?
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Which component of the insect exoskeleton is responsible for flexibility?
Which component of the insect exoskeleton is responsible for flexibility?
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In which type of insects are mouthparts directed forwards?
In which type of insects are mouthparts directed forwards?
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