Lesson 709 of 1524
The Chemical Senses
The anatomical and molecular differences between the vertebrate and insect gustatory systems are vast, but what is truly astounding are the commonalities between animals.
Practice this chapterThe anatomical and molecular differences between the vertebrate and insect gustatory systems are vast, but what is truly astounding are the commonalities between animals. All animals rely on the chemical senses for their ability to survive and proliferate.
Gustation alerts us to toxic or hazardous compounds in our foods, while at the same time evaluating their nutritional content. Olfaction works in concert with taste to help us locate and recognize food sources.
vertebrate and insect gustatory systems — vast, but what is truly astounding are the commonalities between animals.
Worked example
What does “vertebrate and insect gustatory systems” mean in The Chemical Senses?
- 1Use the wording this chapter gives for vertebrate and insect gustatory systems.
- 2The book says: vast, but what is truly astounding are the commonalities between animals.
- 3Keep the answer tied to this term.
Result: vast, but what is truly astounding are the commonalities between animals
Why. That is the meaning this chapter gives for vertebrate and insect gustatory systems.
Answer with the meaning this chapter gives. A nearby idea from the same book is a different term.
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