Professor Dr. Guilherme Duarte Rossi

Description
Egg structure, embryonic development and integument; Endocrine system and hormones; Post-embryonic development; Nutrition, digestive system and digestion; Metabolism; Excretory system; Circulatory system; Respiratory system; Muscular system; Sensory systems; Reproductive system.

References

• CHAPMAN, R.F. The Insects: Structure and function. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1998.
• GILBERT, L.I. Insect molecular biology and biochemistry, 1º Edition. Academic Press-Elsevier, London, 2012.
• GILBERT, L.I., IATROU, K., GILL, S.S. Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science. Elsevier, Oxford, 2005.
• KLOWDEN, M.J. Physiological Systems in insects, 2ª edition. Academic Press, San Diego, 2007.
• NATION, J.L. Insect Physiology and Biochemistry. CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2008.

Credits: 8 

Workload: 120h

Evaluation Criteria: Theoretical exams, presentations on topics drawn for presentation in practical classes, and seminars.