In this article we will discuss about the structure of Centipedes (Scolopendra) with the help of a diagram. Fig. 238 SCOLOPENDRA 1. Commonly called as "centipedes" and are poisonous in nature. They are swift moving, carnivorous, nocturnal and are commonly hidden in dark and damp places under logs, bricks, stones and in houses in crevices. 2. Body elongated and flattened [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Dero with the help of a diagram.1. They are small, transparent and freshwater oligochaetes of reddish colour living in tubes. 2. Head not distinct but proboscis is elongated and prominent. 3. They have distinct metameric segmentation visible externally and the segments 45-48. 4. The setae are present only ventral sides [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Haemadipsa with the help of a diagram. 1. It is a terrestrial leech of tropics found attached to leaves, bushes, shrubs and to warm blooded vertebrates e.g., horse’s dogs and catties on Himalayan slopes. 2. The body is sub-cylindrical and measures about 3 cm in length and 0.5 cm [...]