Insecta

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Defining characteristics of Arthropoda
Segmentation, Bilaterally symmetrical, jointed appendages, exoskeleton (chiton), open circulatory system
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Defining characteristics of Insecta
3 tagmata, 6 legs, 2 pairs of wings, tracheal system, tubules.
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Aptergygota?
A subclass of Insecta, includes silverfish.
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Pterygota?
Subclass of insecta, includes most insects
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Orthoptera
Within pterygota. Grasshoppers/Weta. Have enlarged hind limbs, strong jaws, may have enlarged wings
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Hemiptera
Within Pterygota. True bugs. Sucking mouth parts, 1st pair of wings toughened, 2nd pair membranous
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Celeoptera
Within Pterygota. Beetles, hardened case overwings
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Hymenopera
Within Pterygota. Bees/wasps. 4 membranous wings.
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Lepidoptera
Within Pterygota. Moths/butterflies. Wings may be held together with hooks, body covered with scales
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Diptera
Within Pterygota. Flies/mosquitoes. 2 pairs of wings 2nd pair modified
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3 tagmata, 6 legs, 2 pairs of wings, tracheal system, tubules.

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Defining characteristics of Insecta

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A subclass of Insecta, includes silverfish.

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Subclass of insecta, includes most insects

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Within pterygota. Grasshoppers/Weta. Have enlarged hind limbs, strong jaws, may have enlarged wings

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