Chapter 10. Aquatic insects


A black-fly larva in the typical filter-feeding posture. (After Currie 1986.)
A black-fly larva in the typical filter-feeding posture. (After Currie 1986.)


10. Aquatic insects

10.1. Taxonomic distribution and terminology

10.2. The evolution of aquatic lifestyles

10.3.1. The physical properties of oxygen

10.3.2. Gaseous exchange in aquatic insects

10.3.3. Oxygen uptake with a closed tracheal system

10.3.4. Oxygen uptake with an open spiracular system

10.3.5. Behavioral ventilation

10.4. The aquatic environment

10.4.1. Lotic adaptations

10.4.2. Lentic adaptations

10.5. Environmental monitoring using aquatic insects

10.6. Functional feeding groups

10.7. Insects of temporary waterbodies

10.8. Insects of the marine, intertidal, and littoral zones

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