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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 |