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CHAPTER 13 The Arthropods
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C H A P T E R
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The Arthropods
Janice Conway-Klaassen and Elizabeth Zeibig
W H A T ’ S A H E A D
Focusing In
Morphology and Life Cycle
Notes
Laboratory Diagnosis
Arthropod-Human
Relationships
Pathogenesis and Clinical
Symptoms
Treatment
Prevention and Control
Arthropod Classification
Ticks
Mites
Spiders
Scorpions
Fleas
Flies
Lice
Mosquitoes
Bugs
Looking Back
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
On completion of this chapter and review
of its figures, tables, and corresponding
photomicrographs, the successful learner will be
able to:
13-1. Define the following key terms:
Capitulum
Chitinized exoskeleton
Ectoparasite (pl., ectoparasites)
Excrement
Genal ctenidia
Hemocele
Infestation
Larva (pl., larvae)
Metamorphosis
Myiasis (pl., myiases)
Nymph (pl., nymphs)
Pediculosis
Pronotal ctenidia
Pupa (pl., pupae)
Pupal
Scutum
Vertical transmission
13-2. State the three distinguishing
characteristics common to all arthropods.
13-3. Classify the arthropods discussed in this
chapter by phylum and class.
13-4. Describe the primary laboratory diagnosis
technique used to identify the arthropods.
13-5. Describe the distinguishing characteristics
of each arthropod discussed.
13-6. Briefly describe each arthropod life cycle
and which portions affect humans.
13-7. State the general geographic distribution
of each arthropod discussed.
13-8. Match the parasite(s) and other
microorganisms studied with their
corresponding arthropod vector.
13-9. Briefly identify the populations at risk for
complications from and the clinical
symptoms and associated diseases and
conditions relevant to the presence of each
arthropod studied.
13-10. Identify and describe treatment,
prevention, and control measures for each
arthropod discussed.
13-11. Provide the common and scientific names
for the arthropods discussed in this
chapter.
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