The Major Flight Muscles of Insects Such as Flies and Bees

Question

The major flight muscles of insects such as flies and bees
A)are all indirect.
B)are all synchronous.
C)do not require nervous stimulation to operate.
D)beat at a slow rate (under 100 beats per second)but with great efficiency.
E)None of the choices is correct.

Accepted Answer

The major flight muscles of insects such as flies and bees are all indirect, meaning that they do not attach directly to the wings. Instead, they are attached to a series of levers that amplify their force and allow them to beat the wings at a high frequency.