M R Dhingra
The first point, is to regulation of water balance, which may be insulted by substantial loss or gain or water. Insects are generally small creatures, which tends to put them in an unfavourable setting with respect to the ratio of body surface area to body volume. The idea is to recognize a relatively large surface across which water can be lost by transpiration. It has been noticed that water loss across the body surface cannot be entirely stopped, however, if ...