14 Introduction

Introduction

Before you can begin to identify insects to order, family, or genus and species, you will need to develop a vocabulary for the various parts of an insect’s external anatomy. In order to understand how insects function and live their lives, you will also need to understand their internal anatomy and a little about their physiology. This lab is designed to help you achieve those goals. Remember that there is a glossary associated with this course (click on “Glossary” on the left-hand menu in Blackboard). If you notice terms are missing, please let me know.

The lab should take you approximately three hours to complete. A short quiz will be available when you have finished the lab, so that you can review your understanding.