Arthropod Resources

Life cycle aspects

Please note: this list of resources is (as of 2003) not being actively maintained. If/when this curriculum becomes actively used again at the NHMLAC, we will revise it. Until then, feel free to use this, but be aware that there may be broken links or outdated references.

Arthropod Pests of Household Pets [HTML]: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/pests/eb56w.htm
Your normal healthy, happy pet may be tormented by small, unwelcome parasites that bite and cause your pet to itch and scratch. These small creatures can cause large amounts of discomfort for both you and your pet. In this bulletin you will learn about the lives of these arthropod pests, the diseases they can transmit and how to keep your pet free of these visitors.
Biological Clock [Print]: Young, M. W. 2000. The tick-tock of the biological clock. Scientific American, March: 64-71.
Cladocera [Print]: Holden, C. 1998. Green strategy for water flea? Science 281: 39.
The Firefly Files [HTML]: http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/
This fun site compiles references and information about these amazing bioluminescent insects.
Glandular Gifts [Print]: Gwynne, D. T. 1997. Glandular gifts. Scientific American, August: 66-71.
Glandular Gifts [Print]: Gwynne, D. T. 1997. Glandular gifts. Scientific American, August: 66-71.
Wonderful World of Insects [HTML]: http://www.earthlife.net/insects/six.html
This is an enyclopedia-like website addressing a large diversity of topics about insects with pages on anatomy, classification and taxonomy, evolution, and much more..

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