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Species of Bees

The following points highlight the four important species of bees. The species are: 1. Rock Bee 2. Little Bee 3. Indian Honey-Bee 4. European Bee. 1. Rock Bee (Apis Dorsata): This honey-bee is found all over India including upto the height of 12,000m in the hilly regions. It is the largest sized (20 mm) Indian bees and also known as [...]

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Forms of Respiration among Arthropods

The following points highlight the two main forms of respiration among arthropods. The forms are: 1. Aquatic Respiration 2. Aerial Respiration. 1. Aquatic Respiration: The organs associated with aquatic respi­ration are: 1. Gills or Branchiae 2. Tracheal gills 3. Blood gills 4. Rectal gills 5. Book gills 6. Branchiostegite or gill cover 7. Epipodite and 8. Branchial basket. 1. Gills [...]

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Arthropods: Body Cavity, Digestive System and Life History

In this article we will discuss about Arthropods:- 1. Integumentary System of Arthropods 2. Muscular System of Arthropods 3. Body Cavity 4. Digestive System 5. Circulatory System 6. Nervous System 7. Reproductive System 8. Life Cycle. Integumentary System of Arthropods: In all arthropods, the integument consists of: (i) An innermost extremely thin stellate cell layer, called basement membrane, (ii) A [...]

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