April vocab

a small insect that lives in a colony, known for its strong work ethic.

Insects have a hard, outer covering

sums up the changes that happen to an insect throughout its life

A protective case woven from silk by the larva

free-living form of an insect that develops from an egg and is fundamentally different in appearance from the adult insect.

paired sensory organs originating on the insect head.

Insects breathe through a system of tubes called trachea, which open to the outside through pores called

animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.

network of veins, which help in flight.

The middle section of the body where legs and wings (if present) are attached.