Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
genital opening — 1. (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) a. In Acari, originally a transverse slit or trifid orifice associated with segment eight. b. In many actinotrochid Acari, it is found in the progenital chamber where it is named the eugenital opening. 2. (MOLLUSCA:… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
genital tracheae — (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) In Acari, tracheae from the progenital chamber resembling gland ducts and often ending in caecae; the respiratory function is not proven … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
progenital chamber — (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) In Acari, the chamber between the primary and secondary genital opening of Acariformes … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
reproductive system, animal — Introduction any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… … Universalium
homopteran — /heuh mop teuhr euhn, hoh /, adj. 1. homopterous. n. 2. a homopterous insect. [1835 45; see HOMOPTEROUS, AN] * * * ▪ insect order Introduction any of more than 32,000 species of sucking insects, the members of which exhibit considerable… … Universalium
Insect physiology — includes the physiology and biochemistry of insect organ systems. Although diverse, insects are quite similar in overall design, internally and externally. The insect is made up of three main body regions (tagmata), the head, thorax and abdomen.… … Wikipedia
bursa copulatrix — 1. A genital pouch of numerous invertebrates. 2. In certain male nematodes and acanthocephalans, a modified caudal ala or alae, circular or oval, may be divided into two lateral symmetrical or asymmetrical lobes, separated by a dorsal lobe, and… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Earwig — For other uses, see Earwig (disambiguation). Earwigs Temporal range: 208–0 Ma … Wikipedia
Insect morphology — Legend of body parts Tagmata : A Head, B Thorax, C Abdomen. 1. antenna 2. ocelli (lower) 3. ocelli (upper) 4. compound eye 5. brain (cerebral ganglia) 6. prothorax … Wikipedia
Nuptial flight — Meat eater ant nest swarming Nuptial flight is an important phase in the reproduction of most ant, termite and some bee species.[1] During the flight, virgin queens mate with males and then land to start a new colony … Wikipedia
