Insects Reading & Questions

Go to: https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/11.11/primary/lesson/insects-bio Links to an external site.

Read the article and answer the questions.. 

1. List two traits that characterize insects.
2. State two important advantages of flight in insects.
3. Give examples of insect behavior Links to an external site..
4. Present facts and a logical argument to support the following statement: “Insects dominate life on Earth.”
5. Explain why distinctive life stages and metamorphosis are adaptive.

Now go to:  https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-life-science-2.0/section/9.17/primary/lesson/insect-reproduction-and-life-cycle-ms-ls Links to an external site. 

1. Describe how most insects reproduce.
2. Define metamorphosis.
3. What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
4. What are the four stages of complete metamorphosis?
5. Describe the differences between the immature and adult forms of most insects.
6. Give three examples of insects that go through complete metamorphosis.