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Intro To Entomology Flashcards

1
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What is entomology? (2)

A

the study of insects and how they interact with the environment and other organisms

Branch of zoology- the study of animals

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What dopes entemos mean?

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Greek for notched

animals having segmented parts

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3
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What does insectum mean?

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Latin for cut up

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What are three characteristics of insects?

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6 legs

three distinct body parts

possession of antennae

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Kingdom, phylum, subphylum, and class of insects

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Kingdom- Animalia

Phylum- Arthropoda

Sybphylum- Hexapoda

Class- Insecta

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What are characteristics of arthropods? (2)

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Jointed limbs

hard external skeleton

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What makes arachnid different from insects, and examples?

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8 legs

scorpions, spiders, ticks

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How do crustaceans differ? (2)

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More than 6 legs

includes isopods and myriapods (centipedes)

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How do millipedes and centipedes differ?>

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Millipedes- two pairs of legs for each segment
Centipedes- one pair of legs for each segment

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How are insects and arthropods related?

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All insects are arthropods, but not all arthropods are insects

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How are bugs and insects related?

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Every bug is an insect, but not all insects are bugs

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What are characteristics of true bugs? (3)

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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

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How do insects affect the ecosystem? (4)

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Environmental indicators
Climate change
Forest health
Trees and flowers

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How are insects part of history? (2)

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Archaeology and anthropology

folklore and culture

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How are insects part of archeology?

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Interpretation of archeological sites and landscapes

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What 7 insects are included in world history, and why?

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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

17
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How do insects affect health? (2)

A

Medical entomology
Veterinary entomology

18
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How do insects affect agriculture?

A

Farming

19
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How do insects affect crime scenes?

A

Forensic entomology (stages of fruit flies can indicate time of death)

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