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... maggot as a universal type . Those that live an aquatic life , such as Ephydridae , and individual members of other ... maggots with a pointed head end , almost with- out any sclerotized parts except for the mouth - hooks , and with a ...
... maggot as a universal type . Those that live an aquatic life , such as Ephydridae , and individual members of other ... maggots with a pointed head end , almost with- out any sclerotized parts except for the mouth - hooks , and with a ...
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... maggot may be an example of pre - adaptation , as discussed by Carter in his book on Animal Evolution , a form of evolu- tion in which a structure originally evolved to suit one set of require- ments proves itself efficient in quite a ...
... maggot may be an example of pre - adaptation , as discussed by Carter in his book on Animal Evolution , a form of evolu- tion in which a structure originally evolved to suit one set of require- ments proves itself efficient in quite a ...
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... maggot , 12 , 16 as a type of larvae , 20 evolution of , 21 extensible cuticle of , 18 range of food materials , 252 ' rat - tailed ' , 20 maggot - like larva of Symmictus , 136 maize , and Mesogramma , 165 malaria as human problem ...
... maggot , 12 , 16 as a type of larvae , 20 evolution of , 21 extensible cuticle of , 18 range of food materials , 252 ' rat - tailed ' , 20 maggot - like larva of Symmictus , 136 maize , and Mesogramma , 165 malaria as human problem ...
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THE PATTERN OF FLIES 3 | 3 |
THE LIFEHISTORY OF FLIES | 12 |
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