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Q: What are prolegs?
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Where is the thorax of the monarch?

The thorax of a Monarch is the section to which it's front six legs (the back ten 'legs' are prolegs) are attached.


How many legs has a caterpillar?

on each side and then 5 "fake" legs behind them called prolegs


How many legs dose A fly larva have?

All insect larvae have six legs, like the adults. Caterpillars and some other types also have multiple prolegs, the stubby little balloon legs, but those aren't true legs and are lost while pupating into the adult insect. Beetle larvae don't have prolegs, just the six that will make it into the adult form.


How many legs do monarch butterflies have?

Butterflies are insects. They all have six legs.


How many feet does a caterpillar have?

There are lots of species of caterpillars and, to some extent, the number depends on the species - some have no legs at all. However, most caterpillars have 3 pairs of "true" legs and 5 pairs of "prolegs". Prolegs aren't really legs - they aren't jointed - but the serve a similar purpose. So most caterpillars can be said to have 16 legs (and hence 16 feet).


How many legs do monarch butterflies have during the caterpiller stage?

6 legs because caterpiller is insect. Insect has 6 legs.Others are fake legs. It is called prolegs


How many legs does catterpiller have?

As there are several types of caterpillars, there's also variety in the number of legs these insects can have. However, in average, most of them have 3 pairs of true legs besides of 5 pairs of so-called 'prolegs' in their abdomen.


Are caterpillars considered insects since they have more than six legs?

Caterpillars do have 6 legs. They also have appendages which are similar to legs, called prolegs. These help aid the insect's larval form (the caterpillar) in locomotion and gripping surfaces.


Why do mealworms walk backwards?

Mealworms have prolegs on their abdomen to help them move, causing them to may appear to walk backwards. These prolegs allow them to grip onto surfaces and move in different directions, including backwards.


Does a butterfly have a antennae?

Yes, a caterpillar has legs. The number is dependent upon the species even though a typical number will be three sets of jointed legs attached to the middle of the body (the thorax) and five sets of stumpy legs (prolegs) attached to the last section (the abdomen).


What are some seven letter words with 2nd letter R and 5th letter E and 6th letter G?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -R--EG-. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter R and 5th letter E and 6th letter G. In alphabetical order, they are: prolegs protege


What are some seven letter words with 3rd letter O and 5th letter E and 6th letter G?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern --O-EG-. That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter O and 5th letter E and 6th letter G. In alphabetical order, they are: choregi prolegs protege