10 Questions
What is a significant advantage of insects' small body size?
They are able to occupy small places that aren't suitable for larger animals.
Which type of insect feeding habit involves feeding on decaying matter?
Saprophagous
What is the term for insects that feed on fungi?
Mycetophagous
Which type of insect is an example of a parasitic insect?
Mosquito
What is the term for insects that feed on a very wide range of plants?
Polyphagous
What is the primary purpose of entomophagous insects?
To attack or kill other insect pests
What is a significant benefit of insects to human society?
They provide us with valuable or useful products
Which type of insect is an example of a herbivorous insect?
Coccus fagi
What is the term for insects that feed on algae?
Algae feeders
What is a significant benefit of using entomophagous insects?
They can be used to reduce the population of insect pests
Study Notes
Insect Products
- Bee wax is used in making candles, sealing wax, inks, polishes, and cosmetics.
- Bee venom is used to treat arthritis.
- Royal jelly is produced by worker honey bees and is used to treat certain diseases, in cosmetics, drugs, and as a source of vitamins.
Lac and Shellac
- Lac is the crude material from which commercial shellac is prepared.
- Shellac is used for polishing or finishing wood and metals.
Cochineal Insects
- Cochineal insects produce a red pigment or dye used in cosmetics, food decoration, and as a coloring agent for medicine and soft drinks.
Insect By-Products in Medicine
- Bee venom, cantharidin, royal jelly, bee honey, and allantoin are used as therapeutic agents.
Insect Roles
- Insects pollinate flowers and crops.
- They serve as food for many birds, fishes, and mammals.
- They can be used as natural enemies (entomophagous insects, biological control).
- Herbivorous insects feed on harmful weeds.
Indirect Benefits of Insects
- Insects perform valuable services as saprophagous or scavengers, assisting in converting decaying matter into simpler substances that are returned to the soil.
- They remove unhealthful materials from human surroundings.
Insect Feeding Habits
- Insects feed on an endless variety of food and feed in many different ways, including:
- Plant feeders (phytophagous)
- Mycetophagous insects (feed on fungi)
- Saprophagous or saprophytic insects (feed on decaying matter)
- Algae feeders
- Herbivorous insects (feed on harmful weeds)
- Carnivorous insects (feed on other animals)
- Parasitic insects (feed on hosts)
- Entomophagous insects (feed on other insects)
Insect Classification
- Insects can be classified into various groups based on their feeding habits and roles.
This quiz covers the various uses of bee products, including bee wax, honey, bee venom, royal jelly, and lac. From cosmetics to medicine, learn about the different applications of these products.
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