INTRODUCTION
Insects are recorded as the most numerous organism on Earth. According to statistics, there are around nine hundred (900) thousand types of insects which accounts for around eighty (80) percent of the world’s species (Smithsonian,2017). Insects belong to Phylum Arthropoda and under Class Insecta. The adult insects are described to have three segments of the body namely the head, thorax and abdomen. The insect has prominent characteristic that differentiate them from other arthropods,i.e., the presence of not more than 3 pairs of legs in the thorax. (Britton, 2011). In the tropics, one of the difficulties encountered by taxonomist interested in Class Insecta is myrmecology, the study of ants. Aside from a scattered sources of literature. Systematic references are difficult to access. Moreover, these sources are outdated or available in developed countries (General & Alpert, 2012).
In the Philippines for instance, myrmecology, specifically its biogeography
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Each trap consisted of a stainless cup with a height of 10 cm and width of 4.7 cm. A plastic cup was put inside with small holes at the bottom for the liquid to drop to the stainless cup during collection. Inside the plastic cup was a solution of 150 mL water and 2 tsp. salt. The salt was used as a killing and preserving agent. The solution reached the height of 4.5 cm inside the cup. The traps were then placed within the holes dug from the soil. Each trap was at the same level as the soil to ensure capture of ants. Stainless cover was placed at the top of the traps for protection from rainwater. All 15 traps placed on the grassland had covers. In the case of the secondary forest pitfall traps, only 9 cups (SF 5,7,8,9,15,16,17,18,19) were covered with an umbrella while the remaining 15 traps (SF1,2,3,4,6,10,11,12,13,14,20,21,22,23,24) had
The Jumping Bean Beetles! The Jumping bean beetles experiment was done to study the oviposition in bean beetles, and whether it is based on the heritage of the bean beetle. The study consisted of two different types of beans and several mung raised bean beetles.
To test the hypothesis the impact of temperature on milkweed bugs, they will be placed in three different temperature conditions. The temperatures include: 10°C (refrigerated), room temperature 22°C and at 28°C. These various temperatures represent the lowered temperatures from the milkweed bugs optimal temperature (28°C). The day and light cycle for these conditions will be 16L:8D. To test the hypothesis of the effect of light regime on development, milkweed bugs were placed in 22°C condition with a 16L:8D cycle and 22°C condition with a 2.5L:21.5D cycle. About 35 milkweed bug eggs will be placed in a clear container for each treatment group.
Fixed action behavior is define as triggered instincts, which carbon dioxide and heat produced by the host triggers the bed bug to suck on the blood. Another study have shown that triatomines, Aedes, Culex pipiens, and Simulium venustum responded highly to AMP rather than ATP. Thus, assuming that bed bugs and adenine nucleotides come into contact at the biting site, but apyrase in the bug’s saliva does not recognize this reaction.
Pill bugs (Rollie Pollie): The Effect of Isopod Behavior on Wet vs Dry Stimuli Abstract: There are two main purposes for this experiment. First, isopods were observed so that their behavior could be recorded. Second, we exposed the isopods to a wet cotton ball and dry cotton ball, to determine which stimuli the pill bugs (or Rollie pollies) preferred over the other.
Although they may be small in size, they have had a significant impact on human activities in terms of agricultural production and in the same way it can be observed that human activities have impacted this species in terms of optimal conditions for reproduction and growth. Globally, invasive insects cost an estimated $2. 1 billion in forest damage and $13 billion in loss of crop depending on how detrimental the species is but nonetheless, a species such as the love bug demonstrates that even nuisances can provides benefits amide the costly
The overall purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of different types of environments on pill bug attractancy. Pill bugs were exposed to 2 different environments (sugar and water). The attractancy was observed and recorded in a raw data table. A research hypothesis was formulated that the sugar would work as the best attractant for pill bugs. Sugar had the greatest impact of the two environments used because it attracted 8/9 ants.
Only the larva of this insect can actually eat cloth, the adults just don 't have the mandibles to do so. They have four life stages, the egg, larva, pupa and adult. The adults only live two to four weeks. The larva are attracted to animal products that contain keratin. This is a fibrous protein found in hair and skin.
In “The Six-Legged Meat of the Future”, authors Marcel Dicke and Arnold Van Huis, believe the insects are going to become the new meat in place of pork, beef, or chicken. Dicke and Van Huis have researched the experiments and foods in the Netherlands to advocate their belief. These “insects are high in protein, B vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc, and they’re low in fat”(Dicke and Van Huis, para. 2). Also, most people believe that insects can have poisons, however, “less than 0.5% of all known insect species are harmful” (Dicke and Van Huis, para. 6).
According the data from the experiments, the decreasing amount of leaf litter is a potential threat to strawberry poison dart frogs. This relationship occurs because moist habitats under leaves are essential in keeping the frogs' skin moist. Also, the
In 'The Insect Apocalypse is Here', Brooke Jarvis presents a persuasive argument on the crisis of declining insect populations using ethos, logos, and pathos. She cites multiple studies and experts in entomology, uses data and statistics, and employs vivid language and storytelling to evoke emotions and create a sense of urgency. Jarvis's writing appeals to the reader's sense of empathy and inspires them to act by offering concrete steps to address the issue. Although the article lacks direct citations, the author's reputation, supporting evidence, and personal observations are still used to establish credibility. The article successfully convinces the reader of the importance of the insect apocalypse and motivates them to act.
The larva have fewer antennas than the adults. They also have a white powder substance that will wear off later. They are also covered in short spines, that will wear off later. The scientific name for this cicada is Stictocephala bisonia. Another nickname for this cicada is called “Treehopper”.
The Beetle, an 1897 novel by Richard Marsh, takes place in the dark and supernatural country of Egypt, where said creature of horror is believed to change its form at will, and use its hypnotic powers to prey upon young middle-class English people. The novel appears to, more often than not, deal with society’s anxiety surrounding the turn of the century. Marsh analyses the opposing views of sexuality and femininity through the exchange of sexual manipulation in the novel. By numerous means of sexually influenced interferences, and the degenerate figure of the colonized, The Beetle builds a sort of parallel between the practices of the British Empire, allowing the British characters to see their individual wrongdoings in a horrific other form.
The organism that I have chosen is the Sea Wasp, which is a species of Box Jellyfish (Cubozoa). The Sea Wasp is classified by eight different groups within its taxonomy, which are the: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The Domain of this specific organism is Eukarya, the kingdom of the organism is Animalia, the phylum of the organism is Cnidaria, the class of the organism is the Cubozoa, the order of the organism is the Chirodropida, the family of the organism is Chirodropidae, the genus of the organism is Chironex, the species name is C. fleckeri, the Scientific name of the organism is Chironex Fleckeri, and the common name of the organism is the Sea Wasp (“Chironex fleckeri Marine Stinger, Sea Wasp”). The
Mites have been responsible for the collapse of millions of honey bee colonies over the past decade. For example, the invasive parasitic mite Varroa destructor is the biggest problem for honey bees worldwide. Over the past few decades, is has been spread out of southeast Asia and reached almost a global presence. The mites have responsible for collapsing a colony of 50,000 – 60,000 honey bees can be completely wiped out by a Varroa infestation in as little as 2 years. Mites cause damage to developing honey bees.
they have elongated and usually flattened animals with a large number of similar body segments. Centipedes have legs that have four segments of which the terminal one may be further sub segmented and all the legs are the same, except the first pair which are transformed to poison claws and the last which elongated and closed up and backwards as tail feelers. The last legs have a terminal attaching claws and may be variously modified into leaf like rattles organs with spines to grab and hold prey. Centipedes have spiracles pores that are found on top of each leg.