Anatomy
Dispersal
Migration
Monarchs
Potpourri
100
Which tagmata (or body region) is the center for locomotion in insects?
The thorax
100
This type of dispersal requires the insect to use its own energy.
Active Dispersal
100
True or False: Apterygotes can migrate.
False
100
This monarch is best known for his multitude of marriages and initiation of the English Reformation
King Henry VIII
100
A good name for someone that built their house out of bricks.
What is Mason?
200
Paleoptera means this:
"Old Wing"
200
Name two examples of active dispersal.
Walking, running, flying, jumping, etc.
200
True or false: Migration is an example of passive dispersal.
False.
200
What is the monarch's only food source?
Milkweed
200
The tallest mountain in the world belongs to this mountain range and is found on the border of Nepal and China.
What is the Himalayas?
300
Name two advantages of folding wings.
Protection, fit into small spaces, etc.
300
This type of dispersal does not require the insect to expend energy.
Passive Dispersal
300
True or false: Insect travel must be direct to be considered migration.
True
300
Monarch butterflies undergo this type of metamorphosis (double points if you give both names).
Complete / Holometabolous
300
This College Station team ended the 2024 season ranked 9th in the SEC with a conference record of 5-3 and a season record of 8-5.
Who is Texas A&M?
400
In what stage of an insects life cycle do they have wings?
As an adult
400
Name two types of passive dispersal.
River, wind, car, plane, ship cargo, phoresy, etc.
400
Classroom Awareness Question!
Listen to Mr. Pulliam!
400
What is so special about the migration of monarch butterflies?
It is multi-generational.
400
Don't be a paranoid android user, but the karma police might leave you high & dry for being a creep. No surprises there.
5 song names were listed in this statement. Name the band that wrote the songs.
Who is Radiohead?
500
Daily double!
Name two parts of an insects leg.
Tarsus, pretarsus, coxa, femur, tibia, trochanter
500
This type of passive dispersal occurs when an organisms hitches a ride on another organism.
Phoresy
500
Provide an example of migration syndrome.
Diapause- not reproducing for a while
Larger wings to help with flight
etc...
500
Name a butterfly that mimics monarchs and explain how it helps that species to survive.
Viceroys - Predators recognize monarchs to be poisonous so they will not eat things that look like monarchs.
500
This NBA star unveiled his new "emo" look at the Miami Heat's 2023 media day.
Who is Jimmy Butler?
