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 Insect Morphology and SystematicsInsect Morphology and Systematics 16248680811470158, Chin sevish Abdurauf Fitrat - 11.03.2016 16-14-20, 5 sinf 1-Mavzu Biologiya hayot haqidagi fan, 1-mavzu. Hasharotlar ekologiyasi fani rivojlanish tarixiA. Digestive glands
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a)Salivary glands
In Cockroach a pair of labial glands acts as salivary gland where the salivary ducts open into
salivarium. In caterpillars mandibular glands are modified to secrete saliva, where the salivary
glands are modified for silk production.
Functions of saliva
(i)
To moisten and to dissolve food
(ii)
To lubricate mouthparts
(iii)
To add flavour to gustatory receptors
(iv)
In cockroach the saliva contains amylase for the digestion of starch.
(v)
In honey bee saliva contains invertase for sucrosedigestion
(vi)
In Jassid saliva contains lipase and protease for lipids and protein digestion. Jassid saliva
also contains toxins which produces tissue necrosis and phytotoxemia on the plant parts.
(vii)
In plant bug saliva contains pectinase which helps in stylet penetration and extra intestinal
digestion.
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In mosquito, saliva contains anticoagulin which prevents blood clotting.
(ix)
In gall midge saliva contains Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) which produces galls on plant parts.
(x)
In disease transmitting insects (vectors) the salivapaves way for the entry of pathogens.
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