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There are about 3,800 species of fully or semi-aquatic heteropterans around the world.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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The wings of heteropterans, when present, are distinct from all other insect groups.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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They absorb a lot of water while feeding, so their faeces are very dilute in comparison with terrestrial heteropterans.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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All heteropterans have a beak-like mouth (rostrum) that originates at the anterior tip of the head and lies posteriorly underneath the body when not in use.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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Juvenile heteropterans look like miniature versions of the adults except that they lack wings and reproductive organs.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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Aquatic heteropterans lay their eggs in the spring, gluing them to submerged vegetation or rocks.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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Cry1Ac toxin in genetically engineered cotton with predatory heteropterans.
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