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ENTO 603: Functional Morphology of Insects

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Basic organization and evolution of the insect head and mouthparts; functioning of mouthparts of selected insects. Modifications of the insect neck and thorax including adaptations of legs. Articulation, musculature, origin, veins, and linkage of insect wings. Major modifications of spiracles and tracheae. Appendages and processes of the abdomen, including full treatment of external genitalia. Stridulation. Morphological modification of alimentary, respiratory, reproductive and nervous systems in insects. Embryonic and post-embryonic development.