Exam 2 Flashcards
1
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integumentary system
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evolutionary and physiological impacts of having a huge diversity a cuticle + no skin
2
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positive effects of integument or cuticle
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- prevent water loss
- smaller organism = greater amount of surface area per unit volume = more likely to lose water
-barrier for pathogens, parasites, and predators
3
Q
parasites mainly attack at the __________ life stage
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immature
4
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negative impacts of cuticle
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bigger insect = heavier & less gas exchange
5
Q
function of integumentary system
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protect foregut and hindgut
lines trachea, salivary glands, and portions of preproductive tract
at molt will shed
- protect against water loss
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