Description
Insects are the most diverse group of animals. Only 1% of Insects show parental behavior. The life cycle of Insects is complex, all undergo metamorphosis. This research project shows in what life stage Insects show more parental behavior and why this behavior has evolved so differently from one species to another. Data was collected from Insect species that show parental behavior and was organized in three main stages of their life cycle. From the data collected, Insects show more parental behavior during the egg stage. In this stage the offspring is more vulnerable than other stages. Different environmental factors had led these animals to evolve parental behavior.
Poster
Parental Care Among Insects
Insects are the most diverse group of animals. Only 1% of Insects show parental behavior. The life cycle of Insects is complex, all undergo metamorphosis. This research project shows in what life stage Insects show more parental behavior and why this behavior has evolved so differently from one species to another. Data was collected from Insect species that show parental behavior and was organized in three main stages of their life cycle. From the data collected, Insects show more parental behavior during the egg stage. In this stage the offspring is more vulnerable than other stages. Different environmental factors had led these animals to evolve parental behavior.
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