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JAPANESE FLYING SQUID (Todarodes pacificus)

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Mollusca

Class:Cephalopoda

Subclass:Coleoidea

Order:Teuthida

Family:Ommastrephidae

Genus:Todarodes

Species:T. pacificus

Adapt to Changing Conditions 

Incorporate Diversity - Include multiple forms, processess, or systems to meet functional need

It is not just the shape of the Squid's funnel, it is also the shape of thier cavity in terms   of radial and circular muscles that contract all together using collegan springs! 

MOSQUITO PROBOSCIS 

Proboscis-An elongated sucking mouthpart that is typically tubular and flexible.

Be Resourse (Material and Energy) Effiecient

Fit Form to Function - Select for shape or pattern based on need  

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Arthropoda

Class:Insecta

Order:Diptera

Suborder:Nematocera

Infraorder:Culicomorpha

Superfamily:Culicoidea

Family:Culicidae

The Mosquito has a specialized proboscis that has many smaller serrated parts that make their "bite" less painfull. The smaller pieces of the proboscis touch less nerves than a traditional needle. 

1. SQUID INFOGRAPHIC

Transparencies could be printed and given to students as references and to aid in development of student concept drawings

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Transparencies could be printed and given to students as references and to aid in development of student concept drawings

2. MOSUITO INFOGRAPHIC 

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