Module 1: Diversity of insects

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Session 2: Diversity

Not just any arthropod or, What makes an insect an insect?

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 Vote on the Discussion forum: Which is the insect?  Why?

Appreciating diversity

Now consider these other examples.

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Then these

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To fill in some further background, read:

Zborowski and Storey pp. 10-18; Gullan and Cranston Ch 7 (pp.182-200)

Now revisit your first definitions of insects and compile a list of characteristics that you can refer to in the following assessable task.

Assessable task: Identify external anatomy

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Practical

In our first Prac, you'll use the information you have gained to identify the body parts of real insects…

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