TAMU ENTO 201 Bernal Review Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
All six-legged animals belong to the superclass _________.
Hexapoda
What are the four classes within hexapoda?
Insecta
Diplura
Protura
Collembola
Which classes are classified as entognathous hexapods?
Diplura
Protura
Collembola
What does endognathous mean?
Exterior mouth parts
Most hexapods have mouth parts located (exteriorly or interiorly).
Interiorly
Define: Apterygota
Wingless insects
Define: Pterygota
Winged insects
, What are the two divisions of apterygota?
Araegnatha/monocondyla (ancient mouthed) and dicondyla
Define: Dicondyla
Having two points of attachment for the mouthparts
Hemipterans includes _________ for this course.
Homopterans
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
To help guide in classifying organisms
All dipterans contain __________. A unique structure located behind the hindwing.
Halteres
Define: Elytra
Sclerotized forewings
What are the physical characteristics of archaeognatha?
- Humped back
- Styles
- Long antennae
- Long central tail filament
What are the physical characteristics of thysanura?
*SILVERFISH*
- Small compound eyes
with Verified Correct Answers
All six-legged animals belong to the superclass _________.
Hexapoda
What are the four classes within hexapoda?
Insecta
Diplura
Protura
Collembola
Which classes are classified as entognathous hexapods?
Diplura
Protura
Collembola
What does endognathous mean?
Exterior mouth parts
Most hexapods have mouth parts located (exteriorly or interiorly).
Interiorly
Define: Apterygota
Wingless insects
Define: Pterygota
Winged insects
, What are the two divisions of apterygota?
Araegnatha/monocondyla (ancient mouthed) and dicondyla
Define: Dicondyla
Having two points of attachment for the mouthparts
Hemipterans includes _________ for this course.
Homopterans
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
To help guide in classifying organisms
All dipterans contain __________. A unique structure located behind the hindwing.
Halteres
Define: Elytra
Sclerotized forewings
What are the physical characteristics of archaeognatha?
- Humped back
- Styles
- Long antennae
- Long central tail filament
What are the physical characteristics of thysanura?
*SILVERFISH*
- Small compound eyes