Ephemeroptera

The Worksheet

1) List two diagnostic attributes of ephemeroptera (there are three):

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2) What is unique to ephemeropteran metabolism?

3) What does an ephemeropteran’s larval body tell us about its’ environment?

4) What type of metabolism do ephemeropterans have?

5) Compare and contrast the subimago and imago life stages.

6) What is the significance of ephemeropterans?