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Arthropoda: Characters and Classifications | Invertebrate Zoology

In this article we will discuss about Arthropoda:- 1. General Characters of Arthropoda 2. Classification of Arthropoda. General Characters of Arthropoda: 1. Arthropods are triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, metamerically segmented animals. 2. Body of Arthropoda is covered with a thick chitinous cuticle forming an exoskeleton. 3. Body segments usually bear paired lateral and jointed appendages. 4. Musculature is not continuous but [...]

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5 Major Disease Producing Insects

The following points highlight the five major disease producing insects. The insects are: 1. Mosquitoes 2. Flies 3. Fleas 4. Bugs 5. Lice. Disease Producing Insect # 1. Mosquitoes: Several species of Anopheles are vectors of human malaria. The female Anopheles bites a malarial patient and takes in malarial Plasmodium along with human blood. Plasmodium multiplies and undergoes sporogony in [...]

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Larval Forms Found in Crustacea | Invertebrate Zoology

The following points highlight the nine important larval forms found in Crustacea. The larval forms are: 1. Nauplius Larva 2. Metanauplius Larva 3. Protozoaea Larva 4. Zoaea Larva 5. Cypris Larva 6. Mysis or Schizopod Larva 7. Megalopa Larva 8. Phyllosoma Larva 9. Alima Larva. Larval Form # 1. Nauplius Larva: Nauplius larva is egg-shaped and un-segmented. It has a [...]

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