Termite Vs. 2 Pencils

Pillbugs and sowbugs are terrestrial isopods that belong to the order Isopoda and the arthropod class crustacean. According to the Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology, the terrestrial isopods have evolved from the marine forms. However despite the fact that they seek moist environments they must also avoid an overly moist environment (Journal of Insect Science, 2008). The two different species resemble one another phenotypically. However, pillbugs are a dark gray and the sow bugs are a light gray with posterior projections. Pillbugs also curl into a ball when they feel endangered and the sow bugs do not. The pill bugs used in this experiment were female. Isopods primarily live in dark, damp habitats in order to prevent dehydration (Isopod Behavior Lab). The purpose of this experiment was to determine the type of environment isopods prefer. First we tested to see if the isopods preferred a dry or moist environment and then we tested to see if they preferred the potting soil or the leaf litter environment. For the observation of isopods in response to moisture experiment it was said that each of the two different species would prefer a different environment. For part two, Observation of Isopods in response to other variables, it was hypothesized that the Isopods would prefer the potting soil or the leaf litter environment.

During the lab of testing whether the color of a pen will affect the movement of a termite, it was discovered that termites are more likely to follow a black and purple pen, rather than a red, blue, or green pen. It was hypothesized that if a blue, red, black , purple, and green pen were used, then the termite would follow the black pen because of it’s comparable scent of that of pheromones. This was proven correct based on the data and graph. Also the purple pen had pheromones in it’s scent like the black pen, concluding that only black and purple pens contain pheromones. But, the purple pen resulted in a much slower travel time from the termite. Approximately 15.83 average seconds were trimmed off from the black and purple pen.

Wet and Dry Environments To find whether Pill bugs gravitate toward a wet or a dry experiment, two coffee filters were cut to the size of the petri dish and placed inside, however one was dampened before being placed on the bottom. Dirt was then added on top to promote a more realistic environment and five Pill bugs were placed in each side before starting to prevent bias on an environment. A log was taken every thirty (30) seconds for ten (10) minutes on how many bugs were in each chamber and a graph was then made to show the changes of the bugs' positions over time. Again, if a Pill bug was in the transgression tunnel he was determined to be in a dish by the direction he was moving or the way it's head was facing.

The purpose of this investigation was to test sowbugs preference between grass and sand. The results of this experiment show that sowbugs prefer sand to grass. Of the 20 sowbugs, they preferred sand 11 times, and grass 9 times (Table 1). A possible explanation for this is because of other contributing factors, such as endogenous rhythms (Cloudsley- Thompson, 1951). Our null hypothesis was accepted

The results of this experiment support the idea that termites are drawn to follow the pheromones released from the ink in ballpoint pens rather than paths drawn with other writing utensils. The data collected shows that the majority of the termites spent a majority of the timed sixty seconds tracing the outline of the pen as opposed to the outline of the Sharpie marker. The ink

They have eyes that can detect light, but have poor vision otherwise. Pillbugs can use their sense of smell to find food, identify mates and other pillbugs. There antennae are used for touching and can detect objects they brush up against. Not only can they detect different chemicals with their antennae, but they can also produce a chemical called an aggregate pheromone which other pillbugs can detect. Pillbugs use this pheromone to mark their trails which lets other pillbugs find them. The presence of this pheromone also works to show other pillbugs that this habitat is desirable and

-Arthropods use pheromones, this includes sowbugs and cockroaches. Chemical signals are picked up by antennae.

Your family has planted a garden. You observe that some of the plants in the garden have teeth marks in them. What is eating the plants?

In my I chose to compare two cave paintings from the paleolithic period, The first cave in called Lascaux, and the second cave called Altamira. As we know that the Paleolithic time period is from 30,000 BC to 10,000 BC. The most common theme in cave painting during that time period was like a bunch of a large animals such as bison, horses, cows, deers, lions, birds, and aurochs. In those two pieces of cave painting I found alots of common stuff like the animals and the story of the painting as well but their are some differences like the purpose of the paintings, so in the first cave painting which is the Lascaux Their was a story behind this painting which is telling us about the wars during that time period; in the second cave painting which

Prediction A: What do you think will happen if you put your pencil on the strip and draw a straight line down the center until you cannot do so any longer? What is your prediction?

This experiment was constructed to determine which type of writing utensil the termites were most attracted to and why. The experiment was performed by placing two separate circles (one red papermate and one lead pencil) on a piece of paper to see what line is favored by the termite. The termite was placed on the lead pencil path first, and then on the red papermate pen path to count how many seconds the termite remained on or followed the pathway. The termite stayed on the red papermate line for a much more significant time than on the lead pencil line. “The presence of insect pheromones that chemically control the behavior of highly specialized social insect

However, modern buildings are also at risk. Termites feed on wood, so any structure with wood siding, wood studs in the walls, wood floor joists or any other component that attracts termites can fall victim to an infestation. Unfortunately, termite infestations can go undiscovered for many years, and by the time that termites are identified, they may have caused thousands of dollars in damage. Whether you own a residential or commercial property, you will need expert, effective treatment to eliminate termites and prevent additional damage.

     Another highly developed practice is ‘terminating’. Chimps carefully choose the right kind of twig to probe the termite hills with. They modify the twig by peeling off the bark to expose the sticky surface. Then they dig holes with their fingers, stick the twig in and fish around until the have enough termites on their twig to have a meal.

The National Check Fraud Center recommends for people to change the type of pen that he or she signs with in order to protect him or her from falling victim to this crime. The majority of both ballpoint pens and dark-inked markers have a rich dye base. This simply means that switching pen types can help protect individuals from check washing. There are security pens that have a completely different ink base. Among water-resistant inks, the inks’ gel does not allow fluid to pass through it making it a safer pen. Gel pens have been found to be the most impervious pens and have been discovered as counterfeit-proof pens. These counterfeit pens are secure from acetone and many other chemicals used in check washing. According to a recent study performed by the National Check Fraud Center, a specific and inexpensive pen called Uniball 207 makes check washing much more difficult for the check washers. The Uni-ball pen has been around for over 125 years. Originally made of wood, this pen was first started in 1887 by “Niroku Masaki and ten employees in Tokyo… with these wooden pens history begins.” When check washing became a serious problem worldwide the Uni-ball company business leaders began attempting to create a pen to trump all others. Only a few years ago did this company create the

Count out 10 yellow, 20 dark blue, and 10 pink Construction Bugs to start. Spread them out evenly and randomly around the field.