Intro To Entomology Flashcards
What is entomology? (2)
the study of insects and how they interact with the environment and other organisms
Branch of zoology- the study of animals
What dopes entemos mean?
Greek for notched
animals having segmented parts
What does insectum mean?
Latin for cut up
What are three characteristics of insects?
6 legs
three distinct body parts
possession of antennae
Kingdom, phylum, subphylum, and class of insects
Kingdom- Animalia
Phylum- Arthropoda
Sybphylum- Hexapoda
Class- Insecta
What are characteristics of arthropods? (2)
Jointed limbs
hard external skeleton
What makes arachnid different from insects, and examples?
8 legs
scorpions, spiders, ticks
How do crustaceans differ? (2)
More than 6 legs
includes isopods and myriapods (centipedes)
How do millipedes and centipedes differ?>
Millipedes- two pairs of legs for each segment
Centipedes- one pair of legs for each segment
How are insects and arthropods related?
All insects are arthropods, but not all arthropods are insects
How are bugs and insects related?
Every bug is an insect, but not all insects are bugs
What are characteristics of true bugs? (3)
True bugs are in the order Hemiptera
True bugs have a triangular posterior thorax called scutellum
True bug’s wings have membraneous wings
⅓ are membraneous
⅔ is a hard covering
How do insects affect the ecosystem? (4)
Environmental indicators
Climate change
Forest health
Trees and flowers
How are insects part of history? (2)
Archaeology and anthropology
folklore and culture
How are insects part of archeology?
Interpretation of archeological sites and landscapes
What 7 insects are included in world history, and why?
Cochineal dye was used for face paintings and clothes by the Mayans
Silkworm silk was used for clothing in ancient China
Beetles were used by Egyptian, symbolizing some gods
Bumblebees inspired “Flight of the Bumblebees”
Bullet ants were used as a right of passage in South America
Locusts symbolized plagues in the Bible
Dragonflies are a symbol of victory in Japan
How do insects affect health? (2)
Medical entomology
Veterinary entomology
How do insects affect agriculture?
Farming
How do insects affect crime scenes?
Forensic entomology (stages of fruit flies can indicate time of death)