Insect facts

During molting, insects shed their exocuticle, the lining of their trachea, and the lining of the foregut and hindgut.

The third pair of this insect's legs are attached to the abdomen. FALSE



If you study the Order Araneida, then you specialize in which arthropods? Spiders


Diapause is a period of arrested development and reduced metabolic rate where growth, differentiation and metamorphosis cease. It is usually in response to: 





reduction in daylength and temperature

The arrow in the diagram above points to the epicuticle, which is not shed during molting. FALSE

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The above organisms are mosquito pupae. Mosquitoes have complete metamorphosis.


All arthropods are insects, but not all insects are arthropods. FALSE 
(oops! I wasn't paying attention to the order...)

Metamerism refers to the appearance of a segmented body.

Selected Answer:  False Correct Answer:  False still not 100% clear on this one... A spider's legs are attached to the abdomen. Selected Answer:  True Correct Answer:  False Hahaha! I always seem to forget this one....I should figure out where they attach their legs. The above insect is likely to have what kind of mouthpart:  Selected Answer:    siphoning Correct Answer:    sucking I'm sure these guys have a proboscis...so I've got to figure out what the difference between siphoning and sucking really is! One of these two animals has a large surface area to volume ratio. It is the elephant. Selected Answer:  True Correct Answer:  False This arthropod is in what Class? Selected Answer:    Araneida (Araneae). Correct Answer:    Arachnida. The above organism is in the Class: Selected Answer:    Arachnida Correct Answer:    Hexapoda GHAAAA! Six legs...look at the six legs. The above organism undergoes what type of metamorphosis?  Selected Answer:    incomplete metamorphosis Correct Answer:    complete metamorphosis Now that I look at this guy closely...it's a beetle, isn't it? Okay! I'm tired. I've taken about ten quizzes now. I'm going to take a break and study Research Methods...(Is that really a break?!) 9:52 pm

Jumper

My weight has been jumping by 10 lbs lately. I've got to go confirm my weight on another scale. I'd be happy if I'm actually losing weight. Lately, I've been feeling good.

Test

56 Questions. I hope the information I got was correct! Namely, #13, which didn't have to do with social psychology directly unless you were influential enough to get your friend to help you out. Haha. I felt pretty good about the test. There may have been about 3 or 4 iffy questions, but I will find out soon enough!

ISE or CS?

After looking at the requirements to become an engineer, CS is slightly more difficult to get into because of the GPA and class requirement. However, I really just need Chem and Enge! I'm so confused! Which one should I do? I am thinking, though, that maybe it would be interesting to do ISE here as an undergrad, then do HCI as a grad student. I've heard that the Human Factors program is good.

No Power

Today, at Squires, I discovered the use of analog notes when I couldn't find an outlet anywhere. I ended up falling asleep on the 3rd floor. There were some Christian people waiting to hold a prayer meeting. It was kind of interesting...but I liked it better when it was just me bumming on the couch.

I was thinking that maybe I should start writing notes for my cell phone. I've got to figure out what the screen dimensions are. I feel like power points can be exported to jpegs, but I'm not entirely sure. If it's possible, I can make notes easily! I should try and bring a book too. People keep cancelling on me!

Validity

Lately, the projector on the left side of the room had been weak. I purposely exaggerate the contrast in order to be able to make out what's on the slide. However, it is a bit discouraging how text heavy each slide is. Oh well.

Creeping around!

I found some good links on insect orders. There are a bunch of photos and descriptions.


Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Diptera
Lepidoptera
Hymenoptera
Dermaptera
Siphonaptera
Mantids
Blattaria
Isoptera
Odonata
Pthiraptera
Homoptera


The majority come from one site (except for the last one).


When I look at all the different types of insects, I'm really amazed! There are so many different shapes and colors.

Hearts, and Hugs, and Kisses

This Valentines Day was the best. I'm stuck with a lot of work to do, but somehow, it was worth it. I wish I had more pictures, but I've been slacking a lot. One day, I will prove that the cake is not a lie.