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... organs are formed by modifications of the hairs ( setae ) that occur on the body and appendages . Rather stiff hairs respond to mechanical movement and are tactile . More complicated structures , such as the hair peg organs of decapods ...
... organs are formed by modifications of the hairs ( setae ) that occur on the body and appendages . Rather stiff hairs respond to mechanical movement and are tactile . More complicated structures , such as the hair peg organs of decapods ...
Page 633
... organs of the fully developed animal in a process called organogenesis . The formation of organs , even those of diverse function , shares some common features , which are considered in this section . As the organs form , so do their ...
... organs of the fully developed animal in a process called organogenesis . The formation of organs , even those of diverse function , shares some common features , which are considered in this section . As the organs form , so do their ...
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... organs inside are destroyed and replaced with organs of the adult , including wings and sex organs . Eventually , when formation of the adult organs is com- plete , the pupal skin is cast off , and the adult emerges . The destruction of ...
... organs inside are destroyed and replaced with organs of the adult , including wings and sex organs . Eventually , when formation of the adult organs is com- plete , the pupal skin is cast off , and the adult emerges . The destruction of ...
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