Glossary

Binomial Nomenclature: the modern system we use today to name organisms, binomial meaning "two names," includes the organim's genus (capitalisized) and species (both italisized)            Example: Proserpinus clarkiae
Burse Copulartrix: where the female stores the males spermatophore
Fitness: reproductive output
Foothills: low hill at the beginning of mountains
Molting: also called ecdysis, the shedding of an exoskeleton allowing Arthropods to grow
Natural Selection: when organisms are better adapted to their environment they have a better chance of survival and are able to in turn, produce more offspring
Onagraceae: family of plants of the order Myrtales
Pheromones: chemical produced by an animal that alters the  behavior of others from the same species
Proboscis: structure that comes out of the head that is used for feeding
Spermatophore: protein build up of sperm that is released in multiple insects
Sphinx: the mythical creature in Egypt shaped like a half-lion, half-man that is known to keep secrets and tell riddles
Taxonomy: naming, classifying, and identifying different organisms
Triploblastic: three tissue types or germ layers consisting of the ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm
Tympanal Organ: hearing organ for insects
Vestigial: something that used to be bigger in size or more noticeable