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`SEN2`Insect Morphology and Adaptation

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about how insect morphology and adaptation is related to insect success.

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Expectations

SEN2.a
Plan and carry out an investigation to compare and contrast the insect body plan to other arthropods (e.g., Chelicerates, Myriapods, and Crustaceans).
SEN2.b
Construct arguments based on evidence to explain how different insect life cycles impact insect survival and success (e.g., complete vs. incomplete).
SEN2.c
Develop and use a model to identify insects based on the morphological characteristics of the ten largest insect orders (e.g., Odonata, Lepidoptera, Homoptera, Hemiptera, Orthoptera,

Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Blattodea, Siphonaptera). (Clarification statement: This could include how some insects have evolved to control reproduction favoring female or “queen” survival.)
SEN2.d
Analyze and interpret data on how insect structure and function are integrated and reflect evolved adaptations to different environments. (e.g., mimicry, camouflage.)
SEN2.e
Ask questions and define problems related to the impact of non-native species on local ecosystems (e.g., the effect of bark beetles or wooly adelgids on local forests).

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