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Visual Glossary Of Insect Morphology

Author(s): Michaela Seal1, Kevin Duclos1, Arminty Carson1, Mindi Summers1

University of Calgary

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A visual glossary of insect morphology created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. A description and visualization is provided for key features and terminology needed to identify insects to order. Links are provided to…

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A visual glossary of insect morphology created for undergraduate students and those new to insect identification. A description and visualization is provided for key features and terminology needed to identify insects to order. Links are provided to two- and three-dimensional models of insects to provide further examples of morphological variation. We welcome recommendations for additions and updates from the entomological community.

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Version 1.0 - published on 24 May 2024 doi:10.25334/EXFD-HH76 - cite this

Keywords

  1. morphology
  2. guide
  3. entomology
  4. insects
  5. BLUE
  6. pollinators

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Visual glossary of insect morphology. Describes insects' overall body plan, thorax, abdomen, head morphology, head orientation, eyes, antennae variations, mouthpart variations, leg variations, and wing variations.

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