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Label the wētā

Use this interactive to identify some of the body parts of a wētā. Use your mouse or finger to hover over a box to highlight the body part to be named. Drag and drop the text labels onto the diagram. If you hover your mouse over the text labels there is more information.

If you want to redo an answer, click on the box and the answer will go back to the top so you can move it to another box. If you want to check your answers, use the Reset incorrect button. This will reset incorrect answers only. When you are happy with your selection, use the Check answers button to check them. Use Reset all to practise again from the start.

antennae
head
legs
thorax
exoskeleton
abdomen
spiracles
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Test your knowledge of the physical characteristics of the tree wētā in this labelling activity.

This is part of the Label the insect activity.

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TitleDescription

abdomen

The rear section of an insect. It has 9–11 segments.

antennae

A single pair sit at the front of the head. Used as sensors.

exoskeleton

The hard outer covering to protect and support the body.

head

The fore (top) section of the body.

legs

Three pairs of jointed legs. One pair may be ideal for digging or leaping.

spiracles

Openings for gas exchange, one pair on each abdomen segment.

thorax

The mid-section made up of three segments, each with a pair of legs.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 11 November 2019
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