Asked by amanda kozlek on Jun 11, 2024
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List two characteristics that have contributed to the biological success of the insects, and briefly explain the adaptive value of each characteristic that you identified.
Biological Success
The ability of an organism to survive, reproduce, and pass its genes to the next generation.
Insects
Small arthropods belonging to the class Insecta, which have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.
Adaptive Value
The extent to which a genetic trait or behavior enhances the survival or reproductive success of an organism in its environment.
- Recognize the essential evolutionary modifications that have facilitated the diversity and prosperity of insects.
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Lance CormierJun 15, 2024
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Exoskeleton: protection against predators and water loss
Segmentation: allows mobility and permits specialization of segments
Jointed appendages: can be specialized for locomotion and feeding
Ability to fly: facilitate wide distribution and survival
High reproductive capacity including metamorphosis: survival of the species
Segmentation: allows mobility and permits specialization of segments
Jointed appendages: can be specialized for locomotion and feeding
Ability to fly: facilitate wide distribution and survival
High reproductive capacity including metamorphosis: survival of the species
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the essential evolutionary modifications that have facilitated the diversity and prosperity of insects.