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d) Looper:
They are also called measuring worm or earth measurer or inch worm. In this type
only two pairs of prologs are present in sixth and tenth abdominal segments. Eg: Daincha
looper.
3) APODOUS
They are larvae without appendages for locomotion. Based on the degree of
development and sclerotization of head capsule, there are three subtypes.
a) Eucephalous:
larva with well developed head capsule with functional mandibles, maxillae
stemmata and antennae. Mandibles act transversely. Eg: Wriggler (larva of mosquito) and grub
of red palm weevil.
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