ZOO 401 -The Study of Form and Functions

Insects are anthropods and anthropods are jointed feet.

Characteristics of Anthropdos:

Segmented bodies

Paired Segmented Appendages

Bilateral Symmetry

Dosal heart and Open Circulatory system

Ventral Nerve cord.


Characteristics of Insects:

The body is comprised of three different regions: Head, thorax and abdomen

The thorax of adults bears three pairs of legs and 2 pairs of wings

The breathing system is comprised of air tubes.