A Course in Invertebrate Zoölogy (Classic Reprint): A Guide to the Dissection and Comparative Study of Invertebrate Animals: A Guide to the Dissection ... of Invertebrate Animals (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Pratt, Henry Sherring

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330299744 ISBN 13: 9781330299746

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

A clear look at a wasp’s body shows how form helps speed and precision.

This concise guide presents the insect’s size, shape, and external anatomy to help readers observe why certain features support rapid movement and effective function. The material emphasizes the three-part body plan, the hard outer shell, and the specialized mouth parts that work together with antennae, eyes, and legs. In this edition, you’ll see how the head, thorax, and abdomen connect to form a compact, agile creature. You’ll learn to identify the cuticle made largely of chitin, the exoskeleton that protects soft parts and anchors muscles. The description explains the placement of legs on the ventral side and the wings on the dorsal side, highlighting how these features relate to movement and defense. • How to observe the wasp’s external features: size, symmetry, and surface texture • The meaning of a three-part body plan and the role of antennae, eyes, and mouth parts • How the exoskeleton supports muscle attachment and rapid motion • The arrangement of legs and wings and what this implies for behavior and locomotion Ideal for readers of introductory biology, the guide helps you recognize key insect anatomy in a practical, lab-friendly way. This edition is a good fit for students building foundational skills in understanding invertebrate structure and function.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330299744
• ISBN 13: 9781330299746
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 258
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