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Introduction: Insects have wings that enable them to fly. Wings are derived from the exoskeleton of insects, and the muscles connected to them are called flight muscles. They are the only invertebrates that have the ability to fly, and this gives them a great survival advantage.
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Ch. 40.1 - Compare the functions of the epithelial coverings...Ch. 40.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 40.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 40.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 40.1 - Prob. 3CCh. 40.1 - Prob. 4CCh. 40.2 - Compare the structure and functions of different...Ch. 40.2 - Describe the main divisions of the vertebrate...Ch. 40.2 - Prob. 5LOCh. 40.2 - Prob. 6LO
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