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Dorsoventral flattening of the body is common among endoparasites.
False
Fleas have dorsoventral flattening of the body.
False
Chewing-type mouthparts are commonly found in arthropods that feed directly on host tissues.
True
Arthropods that are solenophages typically leave visible evidence of skin puncture at the bite site.
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Mosquitoes have elongated fascicle, labium, maxillae, mandibles, and hypopharynx forming a feeding apparatus called the proboscis.
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The labium in mosquitoes serves as the main structure for piercing the host's skin and delivering saliva.
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Fleas have long, protruding antennae that are used for detecting chemicals emanating from the skin of their hosts.
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Mosquitoes are attracted to substances like carbon dioxide, lactic acid, and estrogen as part of their sensory adaptations.
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Trichobothria are commonly found in mosquitoes and flies, aiding them in detecting vibrations in the air and on surfaces.
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Ticks have specialized sensory organs called Haller's organs located on their abdomen.
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The basal segment forms Johnston's organ in mosquitoes, which is specialized for detecting temperatures.
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Sensory receptors near the tip of the proboscis in bed bugs are used to detect capillaries beneath the surface of the skin.
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Ticks have sucker-like empodia on their hind legs to secure themselves to hosts.
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Fleas have modified forelegs with enlarged claws for grasping and holding onto the host skin.
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Bed bugs have styletiform maxillae and mandibles held within a sheathlike segmented labium for piercing-sucking feeding.
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Lice have labrum forming a haustellum with prestomal teeth used to anchor mouthparts to host tissues.
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The epipharynx of fleas is inserted into a capillary during feeding.
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Mites use their hindlegs with el scales for clasping and holding onto smooth surfaces of the host's body.
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