BIOL 102 SI SESSION 7

MONDAY – 14/10/2024

Invertebrate life on land

1. Which of the following best describes the body structure of myriapods?

A) Three body segments

B) Two body segments

C) Many body segments

D) One body segment

2. What is a characteristic feature of centipedes?

A) Two pairs of legs per body segment

B) One pair of legs per body segment

C) No legs

D) A hard exoskeleton

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of myriapod?

A) Millipede

B) Centipede

C) Scorpion

D) Pauropod

4. What structure do arachnids use for respiration?

A) Gills

B) Tracheae

C) Book lungs

D) Lungs

5. Which of the following is a common feature of arachnids?

A) Six legs

B) Eight legs

C) Ten legs

D) No legs

6. Which arachnid is known for its ability to produce silk?

A) Tick
 B) Scorpion

C) Spider

D) Mite

7. What is the primary distinguishing feature of hexapods?

A) Eight legs

B) Six legs

C) Four wings

D) Two antennae

8. Which of the following orders is NOT a group of insects?

A) Lepidoptera

B) Coleoptera

C) Myriapoda

D) Diptera

9. What type of metamorphosis do butterflies undergo?

A) Ametabolous

B) Hemimetabolous

C) Complete metamorphosis

D) Direct development

10. What is the main body structure of an ant divided into?

A) Head, thorax and abdomen

B) Head and tail

C) Head, thorax and legs

D) Abdomen and legs

11. Which part of an ant is responsible for locomotion?

A) Head

B) Thorax

C) Abdomen

D) Mandibles

12. What structure do ants use for communication and sensing their environment?

A) Compound eye

B) Mandibles
 C) Antennae

D) Stinger

13. What is one major challenge insects face in terrestrial environments?

A) High levels of water availability

B) Increased risk of desiccation (drying out)

C) Lack of food sources

D) Excessive sunlight

14. Which structure do insects use for gas exchange in terrestrial environments??

A) Gills

B) Lungs

C) Tracheae

D) Stomata

15. Which of the following is a strategy insects use to find food in a terrestrial environment?

A) Hibernation

B) Flight to various habitats

C) Photosynthesis

D) Swimming

16. What is a key difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

A) Only complete metamorphosis has a pupal stage.

B) Incomplete metamorphosis has a more complex life cycle.

C) Complete metamorphosis has no larval stage.

D) Incomplete metamorphosis occurs only in terrestrial insects.

17. What is the primary advantage of complete metamorphosis?

A) More efficient reproduction

B) Reduced competition between life stages

C) Faster development

D) Simpler life cycle

18. In incomplete metamorphosis, what are the immature stages called?

A) Larvae

B) Nymphs
 C) Pupae

D) Eggs

19. What is one of the key factors contributing to the diversity of insects?

A) Limited reproductive strategies

B) High metabolic rates

C) Adaptability to various environments

D) Lack of competition

20. How do the exoskeletons of insects contribute to their success?

A) They provide buoyancy in water.

B) They allow for rapid growth.

C) They offer protection from predators and environmental conditions.

D) They enhance their ability to fly.

21. Why are insects considered effective pollinators?

A) They have specialized feeding structures.

B) They have strong, sharp mouthparts.

C) They can fly long distances to transfer pollen.

D) They do not compete for nectar.

22. What adaptation allows insects to exploit a wide range of food sources?

A) Uniform mouthparts

B) Diverse feeding habits

C) Ability to photosynthesize

D) Dependency on a single food source

23. How does small size enhance the survival of insects?

A) It increases their visibility to predators.

B) It allows them to inhabit a variety of microhabitats.

C) It limits their access to resources.

D) It reduces their reproductive rate.

24. What advantage do short generation times provide for insects?

A) Slower adaptation to environmental changes

B) Increased risk of extinction

C) Rapid population growth and quick adaptation to changes

25. How does high genetic variability benefit insect populations?

A) It reduces their ability to adapt to new environments.

B) It increases susceptibility to diseases.

C) It enhances resilience to environmental changes and challenges.

D) It results in uniform traits among individuals.

26. What is one advantage of flight for insects in terms of resource access?

A) It reduces their ability to find food.

B) It allows them to escape predators quickly.

C) It limits their habitat range.

D) It increases competition with larger animals.

27. How does complete metamorphosis aid in the success of insects?

A) It leads to direct competition between life stages.

B) It allows different life stages to exploit different resources, reducing competition.

C) It increases the duration of the larval stage.

D) It simplifies the life cycle

28. What is a key characteristic of social insects like ants and termites?

A) Solitary living

B) Complex social structures and division of labor

C) Limited communication

D) Asexual reproduction

29. In ant colonies, which caste is primarily responsible for foraging for food?

A) Queens

B) Workers

C) Males

D) Larvae

30. What is the primary function of the queen in an ant colony?

A) Foraging for food

B) Building the nest

C) Laying eggs

D) Defending the colony

A) By competing with other insects

B) By recycling dead plant material and improving soil quality

C) By consuming live trees

D) By reducing biodiversity

32. Which of the following is a method of communication used by ants?

A) Vocalizations

B) Chemical signals (pheromones)

C) Visual displays only

D) Electric signals

33. In many ant species, what role do male ants play?

A) Foragers

B) Nest builders

C) Reproduction only, usually dying shortly after mating

D) Workers for the colony

34. What is a unique characteristic of the soldier caste in some ant species?

A) They do not participate in reproduction.

B) They are responsible for foraging.

C) They defend the colony with specialized adaptations.

D) They care for the larvae.

35. How do social insects like ants and termites impact agriculture?

A) They have no effect on agriculture.

B) They always harm crops.

C) They can be beneficial as pollinators or harmful as pests.

D) They only benefit crops by providing nutrients.

36. What is the process by which worker bees communicate the location of food sources?

A) Buzzing

B) The waggle dance

C) Chemical signals

D) Body movement

37. What is the typical lifespan of a queen bee compared to worker bees?
A) Queen bees live only a few weeks, while workers live several years.

B) Queen bees can live several years, while workers live a few weeks to months.

C) Both live for about the same time.

D) Queen bees live for one year only.