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Myiasis Producing Flies Flashcards
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Fill in the missing words about the insect body:The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the _______ which is made of _______ and covered by a ____ ______. The inner layers of the exoskeleton are called the ______ and the _______ exocuticle which are made of protein and _______. | The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the epicuticle which is made of protein and covered by a waxy layer. The inner layers of the exoskeleton are called the endocuticle and the exocuticle which are made of protein and chitin.
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What are halteres? |
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What are spiracles? |
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What is the name of the general insect body system? | Haemocoele
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What are oviparous insects? | Lay eggs outside of the body which hatch after deposition
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What are viviparous insects? |
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Summarise simple metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it |
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Summarise complex metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it |
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