Insects tend to keep their spiracles closed when oxygen demand is low to minimize water loss, as air movement through the system also carries moisture.
Los insectos tienden a mantener sus espiráculos cerrados cuando la demanda de oxígeno es baja para minimizar la pérdida de agua, ya que el aire que entra y sale del sistema también transporta humedad.
| Front | Explain why insects tend to keep spiracles closed when oxygen demands are low. |
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| Back | Spiracles are kept closed bc when air enters and leaves the system, water is also lost - prevents water loss |
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