the body parts of insects wk 9 – Amy-paige

 

 

Q&A

1.

Q. What are the similarities and differences between the cicada and wēta

A. The similarities are that they’re both insects, they both have the following; head, antennae, thorax, legs. The differences is that cicada has compound eyes and wings and the wēta doesn’t.  The next is that a wēta has an exoskeleton and spiracles, meanwhile a the cicada does NOT

2.

Q. How do you think the differences affect the way the insects live, move or defend themselves?

A. Yes, I think since cicadas has wings (the wēta doesn’t) it’ll be easier for them to run/fly away from predators. Cicadas also have compound eyes which lets them visually Perceive the world around them, so they can see if anyone/anything is sneaking up on them. I also think that since the wēta has a exoskeleton which gives them the advantage of providing protection against predators.

 

3.

Q. Can you name other insects that have these characteristics?

A. A cricket is somewhat has similar characteristics to a wēta.

 

4.

Q. The wētā interactive has a label for spiracles, but the cicada interactive does not. Does this mean that wētā don’t have spiracles? How do you know?

A. The wēta has spiracles because it has a label on “spiracles” so they have it.