Leg of a beetle
Feb 20, 2019 • 8:25 AM UTC
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College : CMR National PU College, ITPL, Bengaluru
Sample: Beetle
Site of sample collection: CMR National PU College, ITPL
Date of Collection: 19 February 2019
Date of Observation: 19 February 2019
Students involved: Ramya Nambiar, Shwetha Santhosh, Gopika Anil
Kingdom: Animalia ,
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
The
leg of a beetle was viewed under the foldscope to produce clear and
sharp outcomes.
The
beetles (like all other insects) have three pairs of legs. The
jointed legs are composed of five main segments. The multisegmented
legs end in two to five small segments called tarsi. The leg, when
viewed under the foldscope appeared in a shade of brown under the
light. Tiny hair like structures could also be seen on the legs.
These play a key-role in generating thrust during swimming by making
the leg more paddle-like.
The
shape and size of the leg varies depending on the beetle’s
lifestyle. The legs are primarily used for locomotion. It can also be
used for swimming, digging and jumping.
Sample: Beetle
Site of sample collection: CMR National PU College, ITPL
Date of Collection: 19 February 2019
Date of Observation: 19 February 2019
Students involved: Ramya Nambiar, Shwetha Santhosh, Gopika Anil
Kingdom: Animalia ,
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
The
leg of a beetle was viewed under the foldscope to produce clear and
sharp outcomes.
The
beetles (like all other insects) have three pairs of legs. The
jointed legs are composed of five main segments. The multisegmented
legs end in two to five small segments called tarsi. The leg, when
viewed under the foldscope appeared in a shade of brown under the
light. Tiny hair like structures could also be seen on the legs.
These play a key-role in generating thrust during swimming by making
the leg more paddle-like.
The
shape and size of the leg varies depending on the beetle’s
lifestyle. The legs are primarily used for locomotion. It can also be
used for swimming, digging and jumping.
beetle’s leg under the foldscope
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