[Campbell Biology P.760] According to the text, what is a key characteristic of insect wings? | Practice Question

According to the text, what is a key characteristic of insect wings?

  • A: They are modified walking legs, similar to those of flying vertebrates.
  • B: They emerge from the ventral side of the thorax.
  • C: They are extensions of the cuticle, allowing flight without sacrificing walking legs.
  • D: All insects have two pairs of wings.

Explanation

The first paragraph of the text explicitly states, 'Because the wings are extensions of the cuticle, insects can fly without sacrificing any walking legs'.