Textbook Facts
What is zoology? (Define zoology as given in the text)
It’s the study of animals, especially their classification, behaviors, structure, etc.
bio- means what?
Life
zoologist — what does it mean?
→ one who studies animals.
True!
What is the job of the Queen in the colony of social insects?
To reproduce
Name the system used to group and classify living things.
Taxonomy (developed by Carolus Linnaeus).
What does aqua- mean?
Water
What is molting?
→ the process of shedding.
An insect’s wings are attached to the abdomen.
False! Wings are attached to the thorax, not the abdomen
What insects to ants keep as pets?
They keep aphids
What is a nature journal, and why is it important?
A notebook to record observations, drawings, and notes about nature; helps develop careful observation skills
What does atmos- mean
Vapor: air
What are Drones?
Males Ants and Bees are called Drones
Ants sometimes keep Aphids (plant louse) as pets?
True! Aphids produce a sweet liquid called honeydew as they feed on plant sap. Ants love to eat honeydew
What is the job of a drone ant?
To mate with the queen.
What are three characteristics of birds discussed in Ch. 3?
They have feathers, hollow/lightweight bones, and beaks instead of teeth (plus wings adapted for flight).
What does Carn Mean?
Meat
What are rooms in an Anthill called?
Chambers
True or False Honeybees die after stinging
True — but only for female worker honeybees. 🐝
Name all different kinds of termites in a colony?
Worker, soldier, winged, Queen, King.
List three ways scientists observe or study flying creatures.
Observation in the field, capturing/tagging, and studying specimens/books.
which of these roots is used in animate? What does it mean there?
→ anim- = to give life or motion.
A group of animals that live in close connection with one another is called what?
A Colony
Ant colonies have only one queen?
FALSE!! Trick question
Some ant species have only one queen (monogyne colonies).
Other species have multiple queens (polygyne colonies).
The word “only” makes the statement false, because it’s not true for all species.
What is incomplete Metamorphosis
When a termite doesn't go through pupal stage. It hatches out of the egg and nymph and changes to an adult over time.