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Chap. 10 Test Prep Vocabulary
Insect terms and meanings
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Science
6th Grade
10/02/2021

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Chitin

Definition
protein substance that makes up the exoskeleton
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Molting

Definition
shedding the exoskeleton
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Entomologist

Definition
scientist that studies insects
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Sensilla

Definition
tiny hairs that act as sensory organs
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Labrum/Labium

Definition
upper lip and lower lip of an insect
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Mandibles

Definition
paired side-to-side jaws of an insect
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Elytra

Definition
the hard forewings that cover a beetle's wings
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Nymph

Definition
an immature form of an insect that resembles the adult
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Stridulatory Organs

Definition
rows of ridges on an insects leg which makes a sound when rubbed
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Drones

Definition

 

bees whose purpose is to mate with the queen

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Mutualism

Definition
a close relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit
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Proboscis

Definition

 

the tubular sucking mouth of a butterfly

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