Success of Insects as a Group_1

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Entomology Mind Map on Success of Insects as a Group_1, created by nocturnalowl18 on 22/12/2013.
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Success of Insects as a Group_1
  1. Hard and Chitinous Exoskeleton
    1. Internal Muscle Attachment
      1. Protection From Evaporation
        1. Protects Vital Internal Organs
        2. Presence of Functional Wings
          1. Increased Feeding & Breeding Range
            1. Easy Escape
            2. Small SIze
              1. Increased Food Availability For Other Larger Animals
                1. Hide Easily From Enemies
                  1. DISADVANTAGE: Total Body Area > Total Body Volume = Evaporation
                  2. Adaptability of Structures
                    1. Forelegs = Accessory Mouthpart, NOT for Locomotion
                      1. Modified Respiratory Structures For Aquatic and Terrestrial Insects
                      2. Complete Metamorphosis
                        1. 1. Egg Stage
                          1. 2. Larval Stage (Feeding)
                            1. 3. Pupal Stage (Transformation)
                              1. 4. Adult Stage (Reproductive)
                              2. High Fecundity (Rapid Multiplication)
                                1. a. Large Number of Young in a Single Generation
                                  1. b. Short Life Cycle and Rapidly Succeeding Generations
                                    1. Aphids
                                      1. Each Family - 12-16 young
                                        1. Reproduction at 8 days old
                                          1. Completed Generation in 16 Days
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