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In several classes of the Arthropoda - the great compre hensive Group or Phylum to which insects belong - we find that the outer skin with its firm cuticle is pushed into the body in such a manner as to give rise to a series of branching air-tubes of which the firm cuticle necessarily forms the lining and prevents their channels from collapsing. As these air-tubes open to the outside through a set of breathing holes or spiracles, air can pass in and come into touch with organs inside the creature's body so that the process of oxidation becomes easy and direct; the oxygen needs not the circulating'fluid or blood to carry it from special breathing organs such as lungs or gills to the tissues where the combustion processes are constantly going on (figs. 14.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores organisms that make up the most diverse animal group on the planet: Insects. It takes a biological approach to the subject, emphasizing function and behavior over detailed structural description. Insects' living cells, feeding and breathing systems, reproduction and transformation, and social life are examined, along with the subject's history and evolutionary path. The author explores how insects affect plants and other organisms, including humans, as well as their role as disease carriers. Of particular interest is the authorās focus on the ways in which insects have adapted to different environments, from aquatic to aerial habitats. The book concludes with an overview of the significance of the topic of study and its relevance to our understanding of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282840174_0
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