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| | ====Mouthparts==== | | ====Mouthparts==== |
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| − | *Modification depending on feeding method
| + | Mouthparts are modified depending on the insect's feeding method. |
| − | | + | Insects that suck up liquified food, have an expanded sponge-like labellae. They cannot penetrate skin. They also have palps present which are sensory structures. |
| − | *Insects which suck up liquified food have an expanded sponge like labellae
| + | Insects that suck blood, have long slender mouthparts for piercing skin. |
| − | **Cannot penetrate skin
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| − | **Palps are also present which are sensory structures
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| − | *Insects which suck blood have long slender mouthparts for piercing skin
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| | **Hypopharynx | | **Hypopharynx |
| | **Mandibles | | **Mandibles |