(iii) The two sides of the head are covered by two vertical plates called the cheeks or genae, lying below the eyes. The nervous system of cockroach comprises of: (a) Central nervous system comprising of a brain or supraoesophageal ganglion, sub-oesophageal ganglion, circumoesophageal connectives and the ventral nerve cord. The other is that roaches don't breathe through a nose or mouth. The hypo-pharynx is a fleshy, sensory structure also termed as tongue or lingua. There is a soft cuticular area at the base of the mandible called the sub-molar region. Other accessory excretory structures of cockroach are nephrocyte or pericardial cells, rectal glands, fat cells and some amoeboid cells. By continuing you agree to the Cookie Settings. Cockroaches are now distributed throughout the world. Body of Periplaneta is segmented (Fig. The last part of the abdomen in a female cockroach (Fig. The spermathecal apertures of female open within the posterior projection of median sclerite. Nervous system of the cockroach (Periplaneta americana) can be recognized as a remarkably useful model preparation in multiple electrophysiological techniques, which allows to perform pharmacological tests on diverse levels of nervous system organization. Of these five groups, three are placed anteriorly and they form the first nerve to the corpora cardiaca. 23, pp. Each wing is composed of double layers of chitin enclosing tubular tracheae. Immunoreactive staining occurred in every ganglion of the CNS. Hindgut- It is also known as proctodaeum. A tracheal branch remains associated with the gland. In the presence of the anticholinesterase eserine, the pen- Cellular lesions in the central nervous system of Periplaneta americana following insecticide treatment in vitro and in vivo. The circulating fluid is called blood or haemolymph. 12: 469-476. Locomotion 8. An inner groove separates cardo from stipes. Small quantity of cells innervating various tissues was found together with 3 varieties of neurones, located near the nervous trunks, as well as 4 … Insect Biochem. Each antenna articulates on a ring-like sclerite at two points — one, which is rigid is known as antennifer and the other is flexible, called surantennifer. Its dorsal side bears a transverse commissure which extends posteriorly as a process to give rise to the aortic nerves. Each eye is bean-shaped and compound in nature. Substance P-like immunoreactivity in the central nervous system of the blattarian insect Periplaneta americana L Revealed by a monoclonal antibody February 1985 Histochemistry 83(6):501-7 The integumentary glands of cockroach are cervical glands and abdominal glands. Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley. A membrane from the middle of the stipes extends up to the head. The word cockroach has originated from the name of a Spanish fruit ‘cucaracha’, having disagreable taste. The inner border of the mandible is sharply serrated. Peripheral Nervous System of Cockroach: The nerves originating from the nerve ring and ventral nerve cord to innervate different parts of the body constitute the peripheral nervous system. The largest numbers of immunoreactive somata were detected in the optic lobes and the brain, and lowest numbers in the first and second thoracic ganglia. The basement membrane is the innermost, extremely thin, stellate cell layer. Treatment of isolated metathoracic ganglia with 10 microM dieldrin caused an increase in the electron opacity of the inner and outer glial cells without effecting such a change in the structure of glial cells in the ventral connectives. This is the distal part of the leg following tibia. SUMMARY The connective-tissue sheath surrounding the nervous system of Periplaneta americana consists of two layers, the neural lamella and the sheath cells beneath it. The tergite belonging to the tenth abdominal segment extends posteriorly as incompletely bifurcated flexible projection, carrying three gonapophyses or ovipositors having sclerites called valvifers. The central nervous system (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)is everything else (Figure 1). By P. D. Evans. Verhaert P, De Loof A (1985a) Immunocytochemical localization of a methionine-enkephalin-resembling neuropeptide in the central nervous system of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana L. J Comp Neurol 239:54–61. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all of the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord and extend to other parts of the body including muscles and organs. It helps to push the food into the mouth cavity. Journal of Toxicology. Some parasites alter host behavior by infecting neurons in the host's central nervous system. Serotonin‐like immunoreactivity was mapped in the central nervous system (CNS) of the cockroach, Periplaneta americana. It has become well established throughout India. Reproductive System. A large sclerite covers the prothorax dorsally. The visceral muscles contribute to the lining of gut and heart. The heart muscles comprise of fan-shaped alary muscles and a thin circular layer with distinct nuclei. Vulva or female gonopore is present on the ventral side of the two basisternites. Thin tubes carry oxygen from the air to all the parts of the body. The species described in this text is Periplaneta americana. The secretory granules are of various sizes. ], the action of DDT on afferent nerves of cockroaches (Periplaneta americana periplaneta americana Subject Category: Organism Names see more details (L.)) has a positive temperature coefficient. Nervous system of Periplaneta americana cockroach is used in a wide range of pharmacological studies, including electrophysiological techniques. The wasp subdues the host by stinging directly into the brain and subesophageal ganglion, inducing long-term hypokinesia. Before publishing your Notes on this site, please read the following pages: 1. It has a long and coiled alimentary canaldivided into- foregut, midgut, and hindgut. Owen (1982) The effects of reserpine on amine concentrations in the nervous system of the cockroach (Periplaneta americana). The experimental animal of choice is Periplaneta americana /L./ since the central nervous system of this insect is amenable to multidisciplinary approaches to the study of receptors / Fig. Endocrine System 14. It also lines the inner wall of fore gut, hind gut, trachea and genital atrium. It is formed by the close apposition of the sternites of both the sides of seventh abdominal segment towards the posterior direction. The three tagmata are — head, thorax and abdomen. The nerves in the rest of your body make up your peripheral nervous system. Muscular System 6. Periplaneta nerve cords, and have demonstrated not only that this substance does penetrate rapidly into the central nervous system, encountering no well defined peripheral diffusion barrier, but also that it is rapidly metabolized on entry. The secretion of corpora allata maintains the juvenile features in the larval stage, helps in the oocyte formation in adult females and influences the secretion from secondary sexual organs in both the sexes. The remaining part of the mandible bears two surfaces, called condyles, on each outer basal angle. also RAE B 56 906]. Posterior to the corpora cardiaca lies a pair of small glands, the corpora allata. This is one of the reasons why a headless roach can live for more than a week. In the neck region near the posterior opening of the head is present a pair of small oral, cervical glands, that are richly supplied with trachea. Habit and Habitat of Periplaneta 3. It consists of a colourless fluid called plasma, suspended in which are many haemocytes (9 millions in a 24 hrs. Coxa is the proximal part of the leg and is stout, broad and flat. With the help of this, the leg is articulated with the thorax. Above it is a monolayer of closely packed hexagonal cells called epidermis and outer to it is the non-cellular layer, the cuticle. Dorsally the two folds bear a structure called paraprocts, within which opens the anus. It is short, tubular and lined with glandular endoderm. @inproceedings{Whitson1978IonMI, title={Ion movements in the nervous system of the cockroach, Periplaneta americana L. influenced by toxaphene in vitro}, author={R. Whitson}, year={1978} } R. Whitson Published 1978 Biology This study was conducted to evaluate the … Content Guidelines 2. The sternum of the ninth abdominal segment is drawn anteriorly up to the seventh abdominal segment and bears cerci, epiprocts, styles and gonapophyses. The parts of the trophi are discussed below: Mandibles are paired structures present one on each side of the mouth. The neuronal pathways connecting the stomatogastric nervous system with the retrocerebral complex of the cockroach, Periplaneta americana, were investigated by means of axonal cobalt chloride iontophoresis. Insect Biochem 9:535–545 Google Scholar A slender line runs along the middle and bifurcates posteriorly. The cuticle is divisible into an outer thick epicuticle and an inner thick precuticle. 1975 Dec;63(3):801-11. Structure 4. It is more or less oval in shape and a transverse commissure connects it with the oesophageal nerve. Cockroaches are common household pests and also act as a scavenger. It is divisible into ten segments. Nervous System of Periplaneta: The nervous system of cockroach comprises of: (a) Central nervous system comprising of a brain or supraoesophageal ganglion, sub-oesophageal ganglion, circumoesophageal connectives and the ventral nerve cord. Journal of Toxicology. The ocelli are paired circular areas one on each side of the eye, near the base of the antennae. The below mentioned article provides an overview on Periplaneta (Cockroach):- 1. For example, this tissue provides suitable material for radiolabelled-ligand binding studies on receptor characterization and localization. The host's central nervous system responds to the parasite as it would to any other infection. Further, the stiff, immovable bristles or spines covering the legs are the outgrowth of cuticle. (iii) In females keel-like ovipositor valves are present. Histologically, prothoracic gland shows the presence of a central part having 6-8 muscle fibres, which remain enclosed by an outer glandular covering of 4-12 cells deep. Nervous system of Periplaneta americana cockroach is used in a wide range of pharmacological studies, including electrophysiological techniques. 1.121) consists of the following parts. 3. The integument of cockroach consists of basement membrane, epidermis and cuticle. They are two laterals or basisternite and a single median. Body Cavity 7. Learn how you can share. 1. NERVOUS SYSTEM OF THE COCKROACH, PERIPLANETA AMERICANA . The brain is contained within the cranial cavity of the skull, and the spinal cord is contained within the vertebral cavity of the vertebral column. It is divisible into a proximal part called sub- mentum and a distal part, mentum. It helps in seizing the food. From the distal end of each stipe arises a many-jointed lateral maxillary palp. Vijayalakshimi S, Mohan PM, Babu KS. The product which is secreted is called periplanetin. (d) Sense organs are represented by compound eyes, ocellus, cuticular hair, chordotonal organs etc. 1.120) are composed of paired (mandible, maxillae and labium) and unpaired (hypo-pharynx and labrum) appendages. Sloley, B.D. Cuticle is secreted by the epidermis and it externally covers the entire body of the cockroach. The anterior part, called pre-scutum or preallar sclerite, looks like an independent sclerite but actually it is a part of the mesothoracic sclerite. It extends anteriorly to cover the head and posteriorly to shield the mesothorax. There are nearly 370 pairs of skeletal muscles of which 51 are present in the head. The exoskeleton of metathorax resembles that of mesothorax, but in metathorax the pre-scutum is not well marked. Instead, they draw air … Nervous system of Periplaneta americana cockroach is used in a wide range of pharmacological studies, including electrophysiological techniques. Singh GJ, Singh B. Glial cell damage in the central nervous system of P. americana following insecticide treatment has been studied. 3. The terminal podomere is known as pretarsus, which bears two claws and a thin hairy pad called arolium or pulvillus. The innermost part of the epicuticle is formed by a substance called arthroidin. It is centrally placed bounded dorsally by mandibles, ventrally by the labium and laterally by maxillae. Periplaneta has an open type of circulatory system (Figure 4.12) Blood vessels are poorly developed and opens into the haemocoel in which the blood or haemolymph flows freely. (b) Peripheral nervous system made up of nerves given out from the ganglia of the central nervous system. The teeth of the left mandible lies dorsal to the teeth of the right mandible and both of them work like a saw to cut the food into pieces. Substance P-like immunoreactivity in the central nervous system of the blattarian insect Periplaneta americana L. revealed by monoclonal antibody (2012) Stankiewicz et al. One type is bi-nucleated and the other type is with an elongated nuclei. Cockroach is a common nocturnal omnivorous scavenger. Being omnivorous and scavengers they devour any kind of food and even the dead bodies of some animals. Submicroscopic characterization of proctolin-like immunoreactivity in the nervous system of the cockroach Periplaneta americana L. The central part of this sclerite is lighter in colour than its periphery. Nervous System 13. Each thoracic segment carries a pair of jointed, walking legs. These cells act as store-house of reserve food which remain in the form of glycogen and are used during starvation. A transverse line above the pointed apex of the scutellum divides the sclerite into an anterior and a posterior part. Each leg (Fig. The peripheral nervous system consists of all of the motor neuron axons that radiate to the muscles from the ganglia of the CNS and stomodeal nervous system plus the sensory neurons of the cuticular sensory structures (the sense organs) that receive mechanical, chemical, thermal, or visual stimuli from an insect’s environment. Ventrally, the corpora cardiaca are connected with a rudimentary ganglion and are drawn posteriorly to connect the corpora allata. J Insect Physiol. Stankiewicz, M., Dbrowski, M., & De Lima, M. E. (2012). Cockroaches contain certain endocrine organs such as: These glands work together along with five groups of specialised cells in the brain. 1.122B). The femur is connected to a slender and long portion called tibia. Its digestive system comprises of alimentary canal and digestive glands. Copyright © 2020 Mendeley Ltd. All rights reserved. The nervous system derives its name from nerves, which are cylindrical bundles of fibers (the axons of neurons), that emanate from the brain and spinal cord, and branch repeatedly to innervate every part of the body. CIRCADIAN RHYTHMICITY IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM OF THE COCKROACH, PERIPLANETA AMERICANA S. VIJAYALAKSHMI, P. MURALI MoHAN, and K. SASIRA BABu Department of Zoology, S. V. University, Tirupati (517 502), India (Received 23 July 1976; revised 18 August 1976) Abstract-Diurnal rhythmicity of nervous … The sensory nerves in the hairs send axons which terminate on the giant interneurons (GI's) in the terminal abdominal ganglion (Dagan and Parnas 1970). Structure. Beneath the joints there are soft pads called plantulae. The catecholamine dopamine plays several vital roles in the central nervous system of many species, but its neural mechanisms remain elusive. Our mission is to provide an online platform to help students to discuss anything and everything about Zoology. It has been experimentally demonstrated that the implantation of pairs of prothoracic glands in an adult induces it to moult and results into the formation of a giant cockroach. The rest of the space is occupied by the digestive, excretory and reproductive organs. The uptake can be divided … TOS4. The hallmarks of such response include local inflammation and the release of chemicals such as cytokines. The following is virtually the authors' abstract of this account of further studies on the penetration of insecticides into Periplaneta americana (L.) through the cuticle after topical application [cf. Neck is the forward extension of the prothorax. Singh GJ, Singh B. The Nutrition of the Central Nervous System in the Cockroach Periplaneta Americana L @article{Treherne1960TheNO, title={The Nutrition of the Central Nervous System in the Cockroach Periplaneta Americana L}, author={J. E. Treherne}, journal={The Journal of Experimental Biology}, year={1960}, volume={37}, pages={513-533} } Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work. This website includes study notes, research papers, essays, articles and other allied information submitted by visitors like YOU. An adult cockroach has a pair of wings on the dorsal side of mesothorax and metathorax. The remaining two groups are present at the posterior end and they send the second nerve to the corpora cardiaca. At the time of rest, they are kept folded like a fan. The wall of the gut contains an outer coat of circular muscles and an inner coat of longitudinal muscles. Each part of the system plays a vital role in how information is communicated throughout the body. Immunoreactive staining occured in every ganglion of the CNS. Google Scholar Cellular lesions in the central nervous system of Periplaneta americana following insecticide treatment in vitro and in vivo. NERVOUS SYSTEM OF THE COCKROACH, PERIPLANETA AMERICANA BY P. D. EVANS* ARC Unit of Invertebrate Chemistry and Physiology, Department of Zoology, Downing Street, Cambridge {Received 17 June 1974) SUMMARY A concentrative uptake mechanism for L-glutamate with the following characteristics has been identified in the abdominal nerve cord: 1. Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) nervous system. The chitin thickens around the tracheae to form nervures or veins that strengthen the wings. 195 to 202. Detailed neuroanatomical characterization of dopamine neurons is a prerequisite for elucidating dopamine’s actions in the brain. Nervous system of Periplaneta americana cockroach is used in a wide range of pharmacological studies, including electrophysiological techniques. Glial cells. Privacy Policy3. They open through 10 pairs of spiracles that are present on the lateral side of the body. They probably originated in Southern Asia or Africa and became the dominant fossils of the carboniferous age. This is a paired small, elongated and irregular gland, whose anterior end encloses the aorta. Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) nervous system. The wing muscles of male are opaque and pink, while those in females are hyaline and white. Giant axon is isolated from one connective between the 4th and the 5th ganglion (2). The forewings or mesothoracic wings are darker, brownish, opaque and leathery in texture. The spiracles are regulated by the sphincters. That network -- your nervous system -- has two parts: Your brain and spinal cord make up your central nervous system. A membrane from the inner border of the labium is continuous with its ventral side. The longitudinal muscles are narrow in the posterior region of crop and in the mid gut. Skeletal muscles are present in the mouth parts, thoracic legs, wings and genital appendages. The endocrine nature of this gland has not yet been worked out in cockroach, but in other insects it is believed to be responsible for producing a hormone to induce moulting. see more details coefficient of toxicity [cf. The signals are transmitted in the form of electrochemical waves or chemicals. This paper presents its role as a preparation in the development of toxinological studies in the The histology of heart muscles exhibit the presence of intercalated discs in between the muscle cells, a plasma lemma having intimate connection with endoplasmic reticulum and complex mitochondria between the myofilaments. Its outer part is a thin polymer layer that is coated externally by a substance called amphion, formed by combination of wax and cement. Labrum or upper lip is a broad oblong plate, movably hinged with the distal end of clypeus. The thorax is made up of three segments— prothorax, mesothorax and metathorax. , and M.D. It is a small part which serves as a joint between the coxa and the next part, the femur. The first pair of legs are the smallest while the third pair are the largest. Each area acts as a simple eye and is responsible for detecting light. old adult). Printed in Great Britain. nervous system. Cockroaches are omnivorous. The solitary wasp Ampulex compressa exploits the American cockroach Periplaneta americana as a food source for its larvae. They are rudimentary, undivided and present on the ninth segment. Somata in the hypocerebral ganglion and in the nervus recurrens sending their axons to different parts of the stomatogastric nervous system were traced. It is formed by the fusion of six segments which have lost their external demarcation. A concentrative uptake mechanism for L-glutamate with the following characteristics has been identified in the abdominal nerve cord: 1. The cells in the fat bodies are of two types. Immunoreactive staining occured in every ganglion of the CNS. These are: (i) Well developed wings present in both sexes, (ii) The wings in males extend beyond the abdomen and. J. Insect Physiol., 1977, Vol. The amphion makes the cuticle impermeable to water. This appendage is used for holding the food and thus assists during ingestion. The largest numbers of immunoreactive somata were detected in the optic lobes and the brain, and lowest numbers in the first and second toracic ganglia. Cellular lesions in the metathoracic ganglion of P. americana following insecticide treatment have been examined. In Three gonapophyses, two lateral and one ventral are placed within a chamber formed dorsally by paraprocts and ventrally by the sternum of ninth abdominal segment. Antisera raised to the cardioactive peptide corazonin were used to localize immunoreactive cells in the nervous system of the American cockroach. The external surface is marked with several polygonal facets, each of which denotes a single visual unit, the ommatidium. Circadian rhythmicity in the nervous system of the cockroach, Periplaneta americana. Maxillae are paired appendages, present on each side of the mandible. 1.122A) comprises of the following parts. It indicates the worldwide distribution of this insect. It is a bit of an oversimplification to say that the CNS is w… Respiratory System 10. The nervous system can be divided into two major regions: the central and peripheral nervous systems. The left gonapophysis bears a slender pseudopenis. While it is strongly developed in the anterior region of crop, colon and rectum. Welcome to NotesOnZoology.com! The body of cockroach is dorsoventrally flattened, elongated and reddish-brown in colour. The haemolyph is colourless and consists of plasma and haemocytes which are ‘phagocytic’ in nature. Serotonin‐like immunoreactivity was mapped in the central nervous system (CNS) of the cockroach, Periplaneta americana. The basal tip of cardo bears a condyle for articulating with the exoskeleton of the head. The mesothorax is covered by a round sclerite having a central triangular marking called the scutellum. Each maxilla is a many-jointed structure and is formed of different pieces— cardo, stipes, lacinia and galea. Different species of cockroaches differ in size and other characteristics, but all of them exhibit certain common features. Authors M V Thomas, J E Treherne. II. Data from this NERVOUS SYSTEM OF PERIPLANETA AMERICANA (L.) 437 phase of the study, however, provide substantial evidence for the reality of several chronotropins in that there is a tendency for accelerators of the CC-CA and the decelerators of the suboesophageal to appear predominantly in specific solvent mixtures (Table 2). It consists of ileum, colon, rectum. It prefers dark warm corners of kitchen, godowns, underground drains and places where food and humid atmospheres are available. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. The abdominal glands include dorsal abdominal gland in between the terga of 5th and 6th abdominal segments and ventral abdominal gland in between the sterna of 6th and 7th abdominal segments. Sexual dimorphism is well marked in cockroaches and the two sexes can be easily identified on the basis of their morphological features. At the anterior end of the prothoracic ganglion, lies a pair of rope-like prothoracic glands. Digestive System 9. Cockroach undergoes sexual reproduction. Blood flows through the mixocoel and for this reason the mixocoel is also called haemocoel and the circulating fluid is called haemolymph. (a) Isolated abdominal nerve cord with last thoracic (1) ganglion and cercal nerves (4) linked to cerci (5). The cervical glands are present within the membrane which covers the neck and its product is called ‘periplanetin’. The central nervous system of Periplaneta americana contains at least seven bilateral pairs of interganglionic interneurones with giant axons /up to 50 um in diameter/ which extend from the terminal /sixth/ abdominal ganglion to the metathoracic ganglion or beyond. Integumentary System 5. Foregut- It is also known as stomadaeum and is divided into buccal chamber, pharynx, oesophagus, crop, and gizzard. Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) nervous system. The anterior and posterior tergal processes are present on the lateral side of the scutum for the articulation of the hind wing. The effects of 1,4-naphthoquinones and several sulphydryl reagents on endogenous nerve activity in the central nervous sytem of Periplaneta americana were studied. The nervous system promotes survival of the cockroach by quickly activating the running response in motor centers of the three thoracic ganglia. It is placed at the lower end of the head. 2-OH-1,4-Naphthochinon undp-Chloromercuribenzoat … The secretions of prothoracic gland facilitate moulting and after the last moult it degenerates. Introduction to Periplaneta 2. Bei elektrophysiologischer und biochemischer Funktionsprüfung des Bauchmarkes vonPeriplaneta americana wird gezeigt, dass die frasshemmenden Chinone Juglon und 1,4-Naphthochinon sowie N-Aethylmaleimid sowohl die endogene Nervenaktivität wie auch ATPase hemmen, während Menadion nur auf die Nerven wirkte. (a) Isolated abdominal nerve cord with last thoracic (1) ganglion and cercal nerves (4) linked to cerci (5). Glial cell damage in the central nervous system of P. americana following insecticide treatment has been studied. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. Three pairs of nerves originate from the supra-oesophageal ganglion—optic, antennary and labrofrontal nerves. (a) Isolated abdominal nerve cord with last thoracic (1) ganglion and cercal nerves (4) linked to cerci (5). Perhaps the most recognized is the misnamed American cockroach Periplaneta americana which originated in Africa, and is now found nearly everywhere on the planet. The exoskeleton covering the head is called the head capsule and it includes five sclerites (Fig. A short neck or cervicum connects the head with the thorax. The secretion of corpora cardiaca affects the contractility of muscles, lining the gut, the malpighian tubules and heart. An electrophysiological analysis of extra-axonal sodium and potassium concentrations in the central nervous system of the cockroach (Periplaneta americana L.) J Exp Biol. In order to subdue the larger cockroach, the wasp injects venom directly into its central nervous system, inducing a long-term lethargy or “hypokinesia”. Numerous fine tubules originating from the lower epidermal cells traverse the cuticle. Greek: Peri, about; planeta, wandering star or planet. Google Scholar | … DUM neurons and cercal nerve-giant interneuron synapses are located in last abdominal ganglion (3). Their ability to walk rapidly and the production of a pungent secretion from their abdominal glands has been regarded as their defensive mechanism. The emerald jewel wasp, Ampulex compressa, exploits the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, as a host for its progeny. Excretion in cockroach is chiefly conducted by the malpighian tubules. R.A.E., A 40 345, etc. Head is the anterior most part of the body and is more or less triangular in shape. Nervous system of Periplaneta americana cockroach is used in a wide range of pharmacological studies, including electrophysiological techniques. Cerci and epiprocts are similar in structure to that of the females. Disclaimer Copyright, Zoology Notes | Exclusive Notes on Zoology for Students, Study Notes on Fasciola Hepatica | Platyhelminthes, Aurelia (Jelly Fish): Structure, Histology and Nutrition. By continuing you agree to the. The locomotory organs of cockroach are the legs and wings. These abdominal glands produce a substance having pungent smell which is used for defence. The body cavity in the form of coelom is present only in the embryonic condition. The antennae are a pair of long, jointed, thread-like, movable structures present in the anteromedial indentation of the eyes. The antennae can be moved freely in all directions. It is five jointed and each part is called a podomere. All of these are enclosed by exoskeleton. Their narrow and flattened body enables them to slip into narrow creeks and crevices. When the mouth parts are not working the two galea completely encloses the laciniae. In Southern Asia or Africa and became the dominant fossils of the body gut... 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