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Tarsi

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The last part of the legs, usually divided into segments and ending with claws, used for gripping surfaces.

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Mandibles

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Jaw-like mouthparts used for gripping, biting, and cutting food.

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Proboscis

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A tubular mouthpart adapted for sucking or siphoning fluids such as nectar.

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Elytra

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Hardened forewings of beetles and some other insects that protect the flying wings and the body.

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Halteres

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Modified hind wings in flies that act as gyroscopes to maintain balance during flight.

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Labium

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The lower lip which aids in manipulating food and in some insects, bears sensory palps.

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Maxillae

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Paired appendages with palps that help in tasting and handling the food.

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Spiracles

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Openings on the body that lead to the tracheal system, allowing for gas exchange.

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Compound Eye

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Consists of numerous tiny lenses that provide a wide-angle and highly sensitive visual capability.

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Ocelli

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Simple eyes that detect light intensity and basic images, providing information to maintain stability and direction.

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Tympanum

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A membranous structure used for detecting sound waves.

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Antenna

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Sensory appendages that are primarily responsible for smell and sometimes touch.

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Labrum

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An upper lip that assists in holding and cutting food.

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Thorax

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Supports the legs and wings of the insect. It is the center for locomotion.

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Tracheae

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A system of tubes that transport oxygen directly to the insect's tissues and remove carbon dioxide.

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Fat Body

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A nutrient storage organ that also plays a role in metabolism, detoxification, and immune response functions.

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Abdomen

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Houses vital systems for digestion, excretion, reproduction, and respiration.

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Ovipositor

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A specialized structure in females used for laying eggs, which can sometimes be modified into a stinger.

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Cerci

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Paired appendages on the rear of the abdomen, often serving as sensory organs or for grasping.

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Head

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Contains the insect's brain, mouthparts, and compound eyes. It is responsible for sensory input and processing, as well as ingestion.

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