Insect External Morphology and Mouthparts
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What are the two main categories of insect mouthparts?

Chewing (mandibulate) and sucking (haustellate)

What are the five primary parts of the insect mouth?

  • Upper lip (Labrum) (correct)
  • Lower lip (Labium) (correct)
  • Clypeus (correct)
  • Maxillae (correct)
  • Mandibles (correct)

    • All insect mouthparts are used for chewing.

    False

    What is the function of insect antennae?

    <p>Sensory perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The insect thorax is divided into three parts: the prothorax, mesothorax, and ______.

    <p>metathorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are called sclerites in the thorax?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of insect wings?

    <p>Flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following mouthpart types with their descriptions:

    <p>Mandibulate = Chewing type of mouthparts Haustellate = Sucking type of mouthparts Stylate = Mouthparts with needle-like projections Non-stylate = Mouthparts without piercing structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the insect's head is considered the anterior area below the dorsum, located between and behind the eyes?

    <p>Vertex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of insect mouthparts, which of the following pairs correctly identifies a part of the mandibulate group?

    <p>Labium and Clypeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specialized structure do haustellate mouthparts possess that is not found in all mouthparts?

    <p>Stylets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these insects would most likely be categorized under the haustellate mouthparts with stylets?

    <p>True bugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the insect's head is specifically categorized as the liplike sclerite?

    <p>Clypeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the galea within the insect mouthparts?

    <p>Manipulating food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where on the insect head is the gena located?

    <p>Below the compound eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following, which mouthpart type is primarily characterized by modifications of chewing mouthparts?

    <p>Haustellate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is located just dorsal to the subesophageal ganglion in the insect nervous system?

    <p>Supraesophageal ganglion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement differentiates tracheae from Malpighian tubules?

    <p>Tracheae extend throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the reproductive systems of closely related insect species typically differ?

    <p>Through variations in reproductive organ morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows for gas exchange in insects?

    <p>Spiracles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Malpighian tubules primarily located within the insect body?

    <p>At the junction of the midgut and hindgut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the ventral nerve cord in insects?

    <p>It runs longitudinally with interspersed ganglia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During dissection, which of the following helps to identify tracheae?

    <p>Their shininess and silvery appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the insect's tracheal system?

    <p>To deliver oxygen to tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes natatorial adaptations in insects?

    <p>Elongated setae on tarsi for swimming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is primarily modified in females for reproductive purposes?

    <p>Ovipositor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of the digestive system does the primary digestion and absorption of nutrients occur?

    <p>Midgut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hindgut in the insect digestive system?

    <p>Reabsorption of water and solutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abdominal segments typically house male reproductive structures?

    <p>9th segment only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the dorsal and ventral abdominal segments called?

    <p>Tergum and sterna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is known for modifications of the pronotum?

    <p>Coleoptera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is characterized by the presence of cerci in adult male insects?

    <p>Abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding Ivermectin's effectiveness?

    <p>Ivermectin is effective against microfilariae but not the adult parasite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommended chemical control methods for mosquito larvae?

    <p>Chlorpyrifos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about dengue?

    <p>Dengue is also known as break bone fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of IGRs (Insect Growth Regulators) allows them to control mosquito populations?

    <p>They inhibit chitin formation in larval stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does environmental manipulation play in mosquito control?

    <p>It can alter habitats to make them unsuitable for larval development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mosquito species is known to transmit yellow fever?

    <p>Aedes aegypti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment strategy for Zika virus infection?

    <p>Symptomatic treatment and supportive care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antimalarial drug is preferred for treating sensitive malaria parasites?

    <p>Chloroquine phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of treating lymphatic filariasis?

    <p>Killing the adult worm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a risk of bleeding if NSAIDs are administered?

    <p>Dengue fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vector is associated with the transmission of the filarial infection caused by Wuchereria bancrofti?

    <p>Mansonia spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combination of drugs is typically preferred for treating chloroquine-resistant malaria?

    <p>Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the yellow fever virus is correct?

    <p>It belongs to the flavivirus genus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    External Morphology

    • Head:
      • Consists of segments specialized for food gathering, sensory perception, and neural integration.
      • Bears eyes (compound eyes and ocelli), antennae, and mouthparts.
      • Frons: Anterior part of the head
      • Vertex: Area below the dorsum of the head, between and behind the eyes
      • Gena: Area below the compound eye, on the side of the head
      • Clypeus: Liplike sclerite

    Mouthparts

    • The five primary parts of the insect "mouth" are:

      • Clypeus
      • Labrum (upper lip)
      • Mandibles (jaw-like structures)
      • Maxillae
      • Labium (lower lip )

    • Mandibulate Mouthparts:

      • Considered the most primitive type.
      • Used for chewing.

    • Haustellate Mouthparts:

      • Used for sucking up liquids.
      • Divided into two subgroups: those that possess stylets and those that do not.
      • Stylets are used to penetrate plant and animal tissue.
      • Examples of insects with stylets include Hemiptera, Diptera, and Siphonaptera.
      • Nonstylate mouthparts rely on easily accessible food sources like nectar.
      • The long siphoning proboscis of butterflies and moths is an example.

    Antennae

    • Function almost exclusively in sensory perception.
    • Detect information such as: motion and orientation, odor, sound, humidity, and chemical cues.
    • Basic plan:
      • Scape: Segment 1
      • Pedicel: Segment 2
      • Flagellum: Remaining antennal segments (flagellomeres).

    Thorax

    • Divided into three parts:

      • Prothorax (first)
      • Mesothorax (middle)
      • Metathorax (last)

    • Each segment consists of hardened plates called sclerites:

      • Nota: Dorsal sclerites
      • Pleura: Lateral sclerites
      • Sterna: Ventral sclerites

    • Each of the three thoracic segments contains one pair of legs.

    • Wings are found only on the meso- and metathoracic segments.

    Wings

    • Insects have evolved many variations of the wing.
    • Wing venation is a commonly used taxonomic character.
    • Membranous wings are thin and transparent.

    External Morphology

    • Insect head is specialized for feeding, sensing, and neural integration
    • Head bears eyes, antennae, and mouthparts
    • Mouthparts are either chewing (mandibulate) or sucking (haustellate)
    • Mandibulate mouthparts are the most primitive type
    • Mandibulate mouthparts consist of clypeus, labrum, mandibles, maxillae, and labium
    • Haustellate mouthparts are for sucking liquids and may or may not have stylets
    • Insects with stylets include Hemiptera, Diptera, and Siphonaptera
    • Insects without stylets rely on accessible food sources like nectar
    • Pronotum is the dorsal sclerite of the prothorax and can be highly modified in various insect groups
    • Abdomen has dorsal terga and ventral sterna
    • Spiracles are found in conjunctive tissue between terga and sterna
    • Reproductive structures are located on the 9th segment in males and the 8th and 9th segments in females

    Internal Morphology

    • Digestive system is a tube-like structure running from mouth to anus
    • Digestive system consists of foregut, midgut, and hindgut
    • Foregut initiates food breakdown and transport
    • Midgut is the primary site of digestion and absorption
    • Hindgut reabsorbs water and solutes and excretes waste
    • Nervous system includes the ventral nerve cord and the brain (supraesophageal ganglion)
    • Respiratory system is made up of tubes (trachea) originating from spiracles
    • Trachea deliver oxygen to internal organs and tissues
    • Reproductive system varies greatly between species
    • Reproductive system consists of male and female genitalia

    Medical Importance

    • Mosquitoes transmit serious diseases including yellow fever, Zika fever, malaria, filariasis, and dengue
    • Yellow fever is caused by a virus in the flavivirus genus
    • Zika virus infection does not have a specific treatment
    • Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic infection
    • Filariasis is a nematodal infection caused by Wuchereria bancrofti
    • Dengue fever is caused by a virus in the Flaviviridae family

    Mosquito Control

    • Genetic control aims to drive transgenic mosquitoes incapable of transmitting parasites through wild populations
    • Physical control involves source reduction and drainage
    • Environmental manipulation alters breeding places to make them unsuitable for larvae
    • Chemical control includes oils, larvicides, insecticides (DDT), and insect growth regulators (IGRs)
    • Integrated control combines biological and insecticidal methods

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