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Nov 7
The two subclasses of class Insecta are Apterygota and Pterygota.
1. Apterygota:
- Apterygota are wingless insects.
- They are considered to be more primitive compared to Pterygota.
- They have a simple body structure and lack wings throughout their life cycle.
- Examples of Apterygota include silverfish, springtails, and bristletails.
2. Pterygota:
- Pterygota are insects that have wings at some stage of their life cycle.
- They are considered to be more advanced compared to Apterygota.
- They have a more complex body structure and are capable of flight.
- Examples of Pterygota include beetles, butterflies, ants, and grasshoppers.
1. Apterygota:
- Apterygota are wingless insects.
- They are considered to be more primitive compared to Pterygota.
- They have a simple body structure and lack wings throughout their life cycle.
- Examples of Apterygota include silverfish, springtails, and bristletails.
2. Pterygota:
- Pterygota are insects that have wings at some stage of their life cycle.
- They are considered to be more advanced compared to Apterygota.
- They have a more complex body structure and are capable of flight.
- Examples of Pterygota include beetles, butterflies, ants, and grasshoppers.
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Nov 7
Sub-class Apterygota
- Absence of wings: No wings present at any stage of their life cycle.
- Primitive characteristics: Simple body structure, lack of metamorphosis.
- Examples: Silverfish, firebrats, springtails.
Sub-class Pterygota
- Presence of wings: Wings present at least during some stage of their life cycle.
- Advanced characteristics: Complex body structure, undergo metamorphosis.
- Examples: Beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, flies.
Additional Differences:
- Body structure: Apterygota typically have a flattened body, while Pterygota have a more cylindrical body.
- Antennae: Apterygota have simple antennae, while Pterygota have segmented antennae.
- Metamorphosis: Apterygota do not undergo metamorphosis, while Pterygota undergo either gradual or complete metamorphosis.
- Habitat: Apterygota are mainly found in warm, humid environments, while Pterygota occupy a wide range of habitats.
- Ecological roles: Apterygota are primarily scavengers or decomposers, while Pterygota play diverse ecological roles, including pollination, predation, and parasitism.
- Absence of wings: No wings present at any stage of their life cycle.
- Primitive characteristics: Simple body structure, lack of metamorphosis.
- Examples: Silverfish, firebrats, springtails.
Sub-class Pterygota
- Presence of wings: Wings present at least during some stage of their life cycle.
- Advanced characteristics: Complex body structure, undergo metamorphosis.
- Examples: Beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, flies.
Additional Differences:
- Body structure: Apterygota typically have a flattened body, while Pterygota have a more cylindrical body.
- Antennae: Apterygota have simple antennae, while Pterygota have segmented antennae.
- Metamorphosis: Apterygota do not undergo metamorphosis, while Pterygota undergo either gradual or complete metamorphosis.
- Habitat: Apterygota are mainly found in warm, humid environments, while Pterygota occupy a wide range of habitats.
- Ecological roles: Apterygota are primarily scavengers or decomposers, while Pterygota play diverse ecological roles, including pollination, predation, and parasitism.
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