2007-05-02 00:57:16 · 4 answers · asked by megan h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
they (like most other insects) have "openings (called spiracles) , , . located laterally along the thorax and abdomen . . . one pair of spiracles per body segment.
2007-05-02 01:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by A Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with most insects, it's a semi-passive process. They have vents along their thorax which allow air to pass by their lung-equivalents, which exchange CO2 for 02. The air motion is facilitated by the movements of the insect.
2007-05-02 01:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All insects have spiracles,They act just like gills on a fish and are located pretty much in the same area as the gills are on a fish.
2007-05-02 02:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like how all insects breathe, I guess.
2007-05-02 01:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by citrusy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋