Role of Scanning Electron Microscopy in Understanding Insect Corneal Nipple and Other Structures
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Scanning electron microscopic studies have been found to be important in revealing corneal nipple varieties in some insects other than nocturnal moths. The study could present some modifications in certain classical concepts regarding the relations between corneal nipple and phylogenic position of insects. The study further revealed the special role played by corneal nipples in nocturnal, crepuscular and social insect species. In addition, scanning electron microscopy was found to be important in studying the detailed morphology of facet hairs suitable for functioning as infra-red receptors.
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