Parasitology Exam-arthropoda found. Flashcards
1
Q
What is general characteristics of Arthropoda?
A
- “jointed limbs”
- chitinous exoskeleton
- dioescous
- development of systems
2
Q
What are the types of moult/metamorphosis?
A
Complete/holometabolous: -egg -larva -puppa -imago/adult Incomplete/hemimetabolous: -egg -nymph -imago/adult Controlled by hormones
3
Q
Class arachnida
A
Mites and ticks Mange mites: -astigmata -prostigmata -mesostigmata Ticks: Metastigmata (ixodidae+argasidae)
4
Q
Class insecta
A
-mallophaga=chewing lice
-anoplura=sucking lice
-siphonaptera=fleas
Diptera:
-nematocera=mosquitos
-cyclorappha
-brachycera
Hemiptera