Cloacal respiration is not limited to land-based animals. Several marine and freshwater creatures have also evolved this method to cope with low oxygen levels in aquatic environments.1. Sea Cucumbers (Class Holothuroidea)Habitat: Ocean floors worldwideBreathing Mechanism: Sea cucumbers, slow-moving...
Beneficial insects and pests are two types of insects commonly found in agriculture and ecosystems, and they have an important impact on plants, crops and ecosystems. Here is a detailed introduction to beneficial insects and pests: beneficial insects bee: Bees ar...
Beneficial insects refer to insects that are beneficial to human agriculture, forestry and horticulture. They have a positive effect on plants, crops and ecosystems. Here are some common beneficial insects: Bees: Bees are important pollinators, helping crops reproduce by collecting...
Some of the most threatening insects in the world, and many people often underestimate their danger. In fact, many insects, despite their small size, are extremely toxic and can even cause serious illness and fatal injuries to humans. In this article, we will take stock of the ten most terrif...
Success is staying passionate despite failure over and over again. Although this aphorism has been attributed to Winston Churchill (although perhaps erroneously), it also has deep resonance across the biological world. These creatures have overcome disease, starvation, predation, and human in...
[Economic Significance] Diptera includes flies, mosquitoes, gnats, midges and flies, with only one pair of developed forewings. Their living habits vary widely and they are extremely adaptable. Some species are important pests or beneficial insects in agricultural and forestry production, and...
[Economic significance] The adults of Trichoptera are called caddisflies, and the larvae are called caddis flies. Caddisfly larvae live in lakes and streams, preferring colder and non-polluted waters. Their ecological adaptability is relatively weak, and they are a better indicator insect for...
This order is usually called booklice, because some species often live in books, and some live in grains. They are more commonly found among plants, under the bark of trees, on lichens and on old wood. [Identification points] Body length 1-10 mm. They are weak and come in...
Insects of this order are not closely related to humans. A few species harm flowers, stored grains, stored fruits, silkworms and fresh insect specimens. Some species are ectoparasites of bats and mice. Leatheroptera generally like to be active at night and often hide under soil, rocks, dead b...
Mecopteran insects are generally called scorpion flies. There are about 500 species known in the world, with more species in the northern hemisphere. Most occur in forests, canyons or areas with dense vegetation. They are small in number and not common. They mostly feed on dead soft-bodied in...
[Economic Significance] Isoptera is a type of social insect with gregarious nesting habits and complex hierarchical differentiation. Because of its interesting habits and outstanding economic significance, it has attracted people's attention very early. Termites are the enemy of agriculture,...
[Economic Significance] Neuroptera includes lacewings, ant flies, mantises, mealy flies, water flies, etc. Adults and larvae are mostly terrestrial and are predatory, preying on soft bodies such as aphids, ants, spider mites, and scale insects. Insects and various insect eggs are of great sig...
Commonly known as mud flies and fish flies, there are less than 300 known species in the world. They are mostly found near streams or other cool, moist environments, feeding on nectar and soft-bodied insects. The larvae are aquatic, found in lakes and streams, and prey on small aquatic animal...
[Economic significance] Commonly known as cockroach. Some species live indoors and are good at running around, feeding and contaminating food, clothing and daily utensils, leaving behind unpleasant odors and spreading diseases and parasites. They are global health pests. Some types are tradit...
[Economic significance] Commonly known as stonefly. Most adult insects do not feed, but a few species can harm crops and fruit trees. Larvae mostly live in well-ventilated waters and feed on mosquito larvae, small animals, plant fragments, algae, etc. in the water. They play a certain role in...
[Economic Significance] Homoptera includes cicadas, foamhoppers, leafhoppers, treehoppers, waxhoppers, planthoppers, psyllids, whiteflies, aphids and scale insects. It is a larger group in the Insecta class with large morphological changes. , with piercing and sucking mouthparts, and the text...
[Economic Significance] Because many species of insects of this order often inhabit the flowers of large thistles, small thistles and other plants, they are named thrips. They are small, agile, capable of flying and jumping. They mostly live in plant flowers to feed on pollen and nectar, or l...
Commonly known as springtails, because it has a bouncer at the end of its abdomen, hence the name Collembola. Its first abdominal segment has a sucker-shaped abdominal tube, and its fourth abdominal segment has a bifurcated jumper. The jumper is usually sucked by the suction tube. When necess...
The antennae are in the shape of beads and have built-in chewing mouthparts; there are no compound eyes or single eyes. The body length is 2-20 mm. There is a kind of worm in Tibet, my country, with a body length of 49 mm, which is rare in the world. Body white or yellow. The forechest is sma...
In addition to a pair of long tail whiskers, the tail of this type of insect also has a middle tail filament, hence the name tassel. The body is 4-20 mm long, narrow and tapered at the end, and the body surface is often covered with scales. The antennae are long, filamentous, and have sharp e...