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Szl 403: General Entomology  Question Paper

Szl 403: General Entomology  

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Animal Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

SZL 403: GENERAL ENTOMOLOGY

DATE: ___WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2008_ TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: ALL questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with
diagrams and give examples wherever appropriate.

Section A: Answer ALL questions

Q1.
Explain the following terminologies:
(a)
Opisthorhynchous
(b)
Tagmosis.
Q2.
Outline the characteristic features that distinguish insects from other arthropods.
Q3.
Describe briefly the basic structure and functions of insect mandibulate
mouthparts.
Q4.
Explain the roles of micro-organisms in insect nutrition.
Q5.
Briefly explain five ways in which insect activities affect crops.
Q6.
Explain briefly the structure and functions of the insect epidermis.
Q7.
Explain the types and functions of body segmentations recognized in insects.
Q8.
Describe the tracheal system of a generalized insect.

Section B: Answer any ONE question (30 marks)

Q9.
Discuss the major causes of insect dispersal and migration.
Q10. Given an account of wing adaptations and modifications in insects.






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