Week 9_Insects Dialogue-2

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AGOR 1_HORT SCI Insects Dialogue Name: Instructions Review and preview the original format of this document in the Canvas module. The original numbering and charts need to stay in place. Do not delete anything from this document. Add in your short answer responses and highlight/bold multiple choice. Highlight or bold all text inputted into this document. Answer all questions and fill in all definitions. Save this document in a folder on your PC, so you have them for reference. When submitting the worksheet  Word Documents or PDF file format only  You may type/edit your responses and save them as Word or PDF  You may print out this document, clearly write in the answers, scan it, and save it as a PDF. After submitting, check your upload to be sure you have submitted the correct file. Grading Score Criteria 20/20 points All answers are complete and accurate with appropriate grammar. 15/20 points Missing/incorrect on 1-2 questions/definitions, or incomplete sentence(s), or modifying the format of this document in numbering or highlighting or bolding. (Complete sentences include capital letters, subject, predicate, and a period. Do not forget basic grammar, including capitalizing "I" when typing in the first person) 0-10/20 points Missing/incorrect on 5 more questions/definitions, or incomplete sentence(s), or modifying the format of this document in numbering or highlighting or bolding. 0 points Late, no submission, or or the wrong file uploaded

AGOR 1_HORT SCI Insects Dialogue Name: Vocabulary 1. Fill in the definitions. And all the usual stuff. Use the text, glossary, index and lecture. Do not use google. This is another short but sweet set of definitions. a. I already memorized these definitions so I can type them out from memory. b. Ok, I’ll go the text and lecture and get these in. Term Definition Complete metamorphosis Complete metamorphosis is the type of insect development that includes egg, larva, pupal, and adult stages, which differ greatly in morphology. Incomplete metamorphosis Incomplete metamorphosis is the type of metamorphosis in which an insect hatches from an egg and then goes through several nymphal stages. Each nymphal stage looks like a smaller version of the adult insect, but becomes slightly larger as it ages. Parthenogenesis Parthenogenesis is a form of reproduction in which an egg can develop into an embryo without being fertilized by a sperm Botanical insecticides Botanical insecticides are naturally occurring chemicals extracted or derived from plants or minerals Natural enemies/Beneficial insects/Good bugs refer to a variety of insect species that play a positive role in the ecosystem, particularly in gardens and agricultural settings. These insects help control populations of other insects and pests that may be harmful to plants. Spiracles and tracheae Air enters the respiratory systems of insects through a series of external openings called spiracles. These external openings, which act as muscular valves in some insects 。

AGOR 1_HORT SCI Insects Dialogue Name: Questions 2. We’re in the depths of the information packed, well-written text that is the California Master Gardener Handbook, 2 nd Edition. Specifically, we are in the Insects chapter that starts on page 177. The introduction says a lot about the evolutionary success of insects. Start reading from the top of 177 and work your way through the following questions. a. Ok. I guess reading is part of the experience. b. I’d rather not read and miss several of the questions here. I was hoping reading wasn’t part of the college experience. 3. Insects are the most abundant animals on earth. a. True b. False 4. Are the vast majority of insects are considered destructive or beneficial? Please use complete sentences for this one and give us some details. The vast majority of insects are considered beneficial or neutral to humans and ecosystems. They play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and as a part of the food web, with only a small percentage being destructive pests. 5. It is estimated that 1/6 of the world’s food crop is consumed by insects and they also carry pathogens, which they can transmit to crops. a. True b. False 6. Write out the four bullet points listed in your text that distinguish the class of insects in the adult form, which is highly variable. Use complete sentence and list those out here. Wing Variation: Adult insects may have one or two pairs of wings, or none at all, with significant variation in wing shape, size, and texture between species. Mouthpart Adaptation: They exhibit a wide range of mouthpart structures adapted for different feeding habits, from biting and chewing to piercing and sucking. Metamorphosis: Many insects undergo complete metamorphosis with adult forms that look entirely different from their larval stages, often with different habitats and behaviors. Reproductive Adaptations: Adult insects display a variety of reproductive adaptations, including complex mating behaviors, diverse egg-laying apparatuses, and some exhibit parental care.

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