(small) insect
1Insect morphology — Legend of body parts Tagmata : A Head, B Thorax, C Abdomen. 1. antenna 2. ocelli (lower) 3. ocelli (upper) 4. compound eye 5. brain (cerebral ganglia) 6. prothorax …
2Insect flight — Insects are the only group of invertebrates known to have evolved flight. Insects possess some remarkable flight characteristics and abilities, still far superior to attempts by humans to replicate their capabilities. Even our understanding of… …
3Insect physiology — includes the physiology and biochemistry of insect organ systems. Although diverse, insects are quite similar in overall design, internally and externally. The insect is made up of three main body regions (tagmata), the head, thorax and abdomen.… …
4Insect winter ecology — entails the overwinter survival strategies of insects, which are in many respects more similar to those of plants than to many other animals, such as mammals and birds. This is because unlike those animals, which can generate their own heat… …
5Insect fighting — is a blood sport involving insects. It is practised in areas in China and Thailand. There are people who train and fight their insects against other insects in underground fighting arenas. Insect fighting is a traditional Chinese pastime that… …
6Insect — In sect ([i^]n s[e^]kt), n. [F. insecte, L. insectum, fr. insectus, p. p. of insecare to cut in. See {Section}. The name was originally given to certain small animals, whose bodies appear cut in, or almost divided. Cf. {Entomology}.] 1. (Zo[… …
7Insect powder — Insect In sect ([i^]n s[e^]kt), n. [F. insecte, L. insectum, fr. insectus, p. p. of insecare to cut in. See {Section}. The name was originally given to certain small animals, whose bodies appear cut in, or almost divided. Cf. {Entomology}.] 1.… …
8Insect biodiversity — accounts for a large proportion of all biodiversity on the planet, with over 1,000,000 insect species described.AgricultureIn agricultural ecosystems, biodiversity is instrumentally important not only for the production of food, but for other… …
9Insect trap — Insect traps can be used to monitor or directly reduce insect populations. They typically use a food, visual lures, chemical attractants and pheromones that do not injure other animals or humans or result in residues on foods or feeds. Visual… …
10Insect — In sect, a. 1. Of or pertaining to an insect or insects. [1913 Webster] 2. Like an insect; small; mean; ephemeral. [1913 Webster] …
