Larval-Morphology in Dytiscus Marginalis

Authors

  • Dr. Sapna Kumari  +2 Zoology Teacher, M. R. D. Girls High School, Sitamarhi, Bihar, India

Keywords:

carnivorous , canniblastic , water-tiger , curved mandibles , scorpion , ‘ s ’ or question mark shape , spiracles , pupal-skin , pupation.

Abstract

This research work on larval-morphology of Dytiscus marginalis describes , about its external features as well as the larval behavior. The significant features makes the larvae voracious and carnivore behaviour in their habitat.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology

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2017-12-30

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Volume 3, Issue 6, September-October-2017

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Dr. Sapna Kumari, " Larval-Morphology in Dytiscus Marginalis, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 3, Issue 6, pp.1155-1157, September-October-2017.