Question

Two characteristics increase the range of nutrients that animals in this group can make use of. The characteristics are:________

1) adults and offspring of certain ages eat different foods; and
2) the animals' mouthparts are specialized for many different types of nutrients.
These animals are __________.

Answer 1

Insects

Step-by-step explanation:

Insects are six legged invertebrates belonging to the phylum arthropod.

To increase their nutrient range. They have two characteristics which are;

1. Adults and offsprings of certain age eat different foods. In their larval stage, butterfly and moth eat leaves whereas the adult butterfly feeds on nectar.

2. The mouth parts are specialized for many different types of nutrients. For example chewing insects will have a pair of jaws.