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Insects 7 Flashcards

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1
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What are the hardened front wings of a beetle called?

A

elytra

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2
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What is the most common type of insect?

A

beetles

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3
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What makes beetles different from other insects?

A

They have protective shells.

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4
Q

How does this wasp beetle protect itself?

A

mimicry

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5
Q

What adaptation does this boll weevil have?

A

long snouts to bore down into the seedpods of plants

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6
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What insect is this?

A

dung beetle

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7
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What is the fastest insect in the world?

A

tiger beetle

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Rhinoceros beetles are so strong, they are also known as ________________ beetles.

A

Hercules Beetles

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9
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What is the biggest beetle?

A

Goliath Beetle

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