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Excretory Organs of Arthropods

The following points highlight the thirteen main excretory organs found in arthropods. The excretory organs are: 1. Nephridia 2. Coxal Glands 3. Green Gland 4. Shell Glands 5. Malpighian Tubules 6. Hepatopancreas 7. Fat Body 8. Exoskeleton 9. Intestinal Caeca 10. Midgut Epithelium 11. Pericardial Cells 12. Nephrocytes 13. Oenocytes. Excretory Organ # 1. Nephridia: These are present in the [...]

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Forms of Respiration among Arthropods

The following points highlight the two main forms of respiration among arthropods. The forms are: 1. Aquatic Respiration 2. Aerial Respiration. 1. Aquatic Respiration: The organs associated with aquatic respiĀ­ration are: 1. Gills or Branchiae 2. Tracheal gills 3. Blood gills 4. Rectal gills 5. Book gills 6. Branchiostegite or gill cover 7. Epipodite and 8. Branchial basket. 1. Gills [...]

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Arthropods: Body Cavity, Digestive System and Life History

In this article we will discuss about Arthropods:- 1. Integumentary System of Arthropods 2. Muscular System of Arthropods 3. Body Cavity 4. Digestive System 5. Circulatory System 6. Nervous System 7. Reproductive System 8. Life Cycle. Integumentary System of Arthropods: In all arthropods, the integument consists of: (i) An innermost extremely thin stellate cell layer, called basement membrane, (ii) A [...]

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