Which of these statements is NOT true of insects?

a

They are anthropods

b

Their body is divide into three distinct regions of head, thorax and abdomen

c

Their thorax comprises three segments, only two of which bear a pair of appendages each

d

Respiration is by means of trachea

e

They undergo metamorphosis

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Peaceaa
1 year ago

The statement that is NOT true of insects is:

C. Their thorax comprises three segments, only two of which bear a pair of appendages each.
Explanation:
Insects have three pairs of legs. These legs are attached to the three segments of the thorax:
Prothorax: The first segment, usually bearing only a pair of legs.
Mesothorax: The second segment, bearing a pair of legs and usually a pair of wings.
Metathorax: The third segment, bearing a pair of legs and usually a pair of wings.

Kalaqua
3 months ago

What's appendage

A1.INTERNATIONAL
6 years ago

C is correct

Legacy61
2 months ago

does that mean all insects are anthropods

Moses45
13 years ago

Υεα.δ αηs ιs C

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