Zoo 612 Advanced Entomology

Morphological and physiological adaptation of insects. Habitat problems of insects. respiration and osmoregulation. Organization of the nervous and muscular systems. Neurosecretory hormones: Diapause. moulting and juvenile hormones. Pheromones and their applications. Insects and their relationship with man: Physical and chemical disturbances, environmental impact assessment, insects as vectors of diseases.