Hexapoda
This group is the most diverse of all the arthropods. Organisms in this group might have been the reason behind angiosperm diversity. There are two kinds of metamorphosis results in this group: the complete and the incomplete.
Class Insecta:
This class has 6 appendages with each pair attached to a segment of a thorax. The body is divided into three parts: a distinct head, thorax, and an abdomen. They also have a mandible and a pair of antennae.
Class Insecta:
This class has 6 appendages with each pair attached to a segment of a thorax. The body is divided into three parts: a distinct head, thorax, and an abdomen. They also have a mandible and a pair of antennae.
Order: Blattodea
The common name is the cockroach. There are approximately 4,000 species. They have a flatten body and modified legs for quick running.
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Order: Coleoptera
The common name is the beetle. There are approx. 350,000 species. They have 2 pairs of wings: one think and the other membranous chewable parts.
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Order: Dermaptera
The common name would be the Earwig. There are approx. 1,200 species. They have a biting mouthpart and a large posterior pincer.
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Order: Diptera
The common name is the Flies. There are approx. 151,000 species. They have a pair of wings, sucking mouth parts.
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Order: Ephemeroptera
The common name is the May flies. They have a long front legs. The front wings are triangular. The Fan-shaped is the Abdomen with 2 filaments.
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Order: Hemiptera
The common name is the True Bug. There are approx. 85,000 species. They have 2 pairs of wings: one think and the other menbranous, piecing or sucking mouth parts.
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Order: Homoptera
The common names are the Cidadas, Aphids, and Scale Insects. They have wings held roof-like over body, piercing-sucking mouth parts.
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Order: Hymenoptera
The common names are the ants, bees, and wasps. They are social insects, and have 2 pairs of membranous wings. There are approx. 125,000 species.
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Order: Isoptera
The common name is the termites. They are also social insects but many are wingless. THere are approx. 2,000 species.
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Order: Lepidoptera
The common name is the Lepidoptera (butterflies/ moths). They have 2 pairs of wings covered with scales, long proboscis. There are approx. 120,000 species.
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Order: Megaloptera
Ｔhe common names are the Alder and Dodson flies. They have enlarged and fan-folded anal area of their hing wings.
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Order: Neuroptera
The common names are the Antlions, and Lacewings. They have 4 membranous wings: fore wings and hind wings the same size, and a chewing mouth part.
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Order: Odonata
The common names are the dragonflies and damselflies. They have a long, narrow membranous wings, and a long slender body.
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Order: Orthoptera
The common name is the grasshopper. They have a large hind legs for jumping with 2 pairs of wings: one's feathery and one's membranous.
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Order: Phasmatoidea
The common name is the stick insect. They mimic plants.
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Order: Siphonaptera
The common name is the Flea. It is wingless and have modified legs for jumping.
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Order: Thysanura
The common name is the silverfish. The silverfish are small and wingless. They also have reduced eyes.
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Order: Trichoptera
The common name is the caddisflies. They have 2 pair of hairy wings with chewing or lapping mouth parts.
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