Gateway Polytechnic Saapade (GAPOSA) Opens Application For 2021 2022 ND, HND

batches of eggs, each batch consisting of about 100 eggs at a time which is lay inside a container holding water. The entire life cycle from an egg to an adult takes approximately 8 – 10days. Pupae develop into flying mosquitoes in 2 – 3 days What kind of metamorphosis does Specimen L undergo It undergoes a complete metamorphosis which is egg – larvae – pupa – Adult Mode of Feeding of Specimen L The mosquito has a unique mouthpart modified for piercing and sucking blood. Economics Importance of Specimen L They serve as food for many species They transfer diseases They feed on blood They cause disaster to humans ( death) Observable Features of Specimen L The presence of Abdomen/Abdominal segment; for digestion, excretion, and reproduction The presence of antenna; For sensitivity Present of wing/feathering hair; for a defense to flight Present of eye; for vision/sight/seeing Present of maxillary palp; use to taste the quality of the food Specimen L Mosquito Diagram of mosquito (side view) Ways to control Specimen L Stagnant water should not be allowed to exist near the dwelling place Insecticides should be sprayed on any stagnant water either the eggs, larvae, and pulpae Bushes around houses, schools, churches, hospitals, should be cleared It is advisable to sleep under a mosquito net in other to avoid adult mosquito bites Specimen M ( Butterfly) Habitat of Specimen M: They lives in quiet forest and pasture Phylum: Specimen M is Arthropod Class: Specimen M is Insecta Life History of Specimen M Specimen M exhibits, complete metamorphosis ad they undergo four stages of metamorphosis which are egg – larvae – pupa – Adult Mode of Feeding of Specimen M The specimen has a unique mouthpart modified which is used in sucking the nectar of flowers. Economic Importance of Specimen M They serve as food to some species mostly in the food chain They play important role in pollinating flowers ( pollination of flowers) They feed on flowers by sucking the nectar of flowers Observable Features of Specimen M The presence of Abdomen/Abdominal segment; for digestion, excretion, and reproduction The presence of antenna; For sensitivity Present of wing/feathering hair; for camouflage Present of eye; for vision/sight/seeing Present of maxillary siphoning: For sucking/feeding The presence of legs; for locomotion Specimen M Butterfly Physical / Behavioural Adaptation of Specimen M ( Butterfly) The strew like tongue also called the proboscis help them to survive The monarch’s ways color tells predators they are poisonous to eat Their behavioral Adaption include their ability to migrate from cold winter (the ability of metamorphosis) As caterpillars (lava), they eat milkweed which contains poison. The adaptation makes them taste terrible to most predators Specimen N: ( Sugar Ant) Habitat of Specimen N Specimen N lives in a cupboard, kitchen, uncovered food, homes. Phylum: Specimen N is Arthropod Class: Specimen N is Insecta Life History of Specimen N Specimen M exhibits, complete metamorphosis ad they undergo four stages of metamorphosis which are egg – larvae – pupa – Adult Mode of Feeding of Specimen N The specimen N ( Sugar Ant feed by chewing and scrapping) Economic Importance of Specimen N (sugar Ant) It helps to keep the environment clean They act as decomposers by feeding on organic waste like sugar, insect, and dead animals They are destructive Specimen N act as a predator to other insect and their eggs They serve as a source of food for some invertebrate and vertebrate How to control Specimen N Keeping the kitchen clean Emptying your trash regularly and eliminating moisture whenever possible Keeping food well sealed in proper storage containers. Specimen N Sugar Ant Diagram of Specimen N (Dorsal view) Similarities between specimen L M and N They have the same division ( such as head, thorax, and abdomen) They all have the same complete metamorphosis stages ( they have the same life cycle) Difference between Specimen L, M, and N Specimen L Mosquito Specimen M Butterfly Specimen N Sugar Ant Mosquito feed on blood Butterfly feed on by collecting nectar Sugar Ant feed on sugar or fruit Mosquito feed by piercing and sucking Butterfly feed by sucking only Sugar Ant feed by chewing and scrapping Mosquito lay an egg on water Butterfly lay eggs on plants They protect themselves by quick fly They protect themselves through camouflage by folding their wings They protect themselves by the attack and defend by bitting Bookmark this page and keep refreshing for updates.

Gaposa student Application Portal is now available online for all prospective candidates who choose Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade as their school of choice. Click here for Fresh Application Complete the Basic Details Form (BDF) Click on “CONTINUE” If you are ready to pay, click on “PAY NOW” else click on “SAVE & EXIT” Complete your payment process Return to site(Online Application Portal), login and complete Detailed Application Form (DAF) Supply your Application Number as Username and your Surname as the password Supply all required information Enter your