Insect Anatomy Worksheet
A worksheet covering the basic anatomy of insects for 7th-grade science students.
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Insect Anatomy Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image for reference where necessary.
Use the diagram above to help answer the following questions.
1. Insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the .
2. Six legs are attached to the of an insect.
3. Insects breathe through small openings on their bodies called .
4. The hard outer covering of an insect is called an .
5. Which body segment of an insect typically contains the antennae and mouthparts?
Thorax
Abdomen
Head
Legs
6. How many pairs of wings do most insects have?
One pair
Two pairs
Three pairs
No wings
7. All insects have wings.
True
False
8. Insects have an open circulatory system.
True
False
9. Describe the primary function of an insect's antennae.
10. Explain why an exoskeleton is important for an insect's survival.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
11. The is the insect's middle body section, to which the legs and wings are attached.
12. Insects have that allow them to see in many directions at once.