3 Questions
What is the primary excretory product of terrestrial insects?
Uric acid
What is the cause of Nosema disease in honeybees?
Protozoa
Which insect is a successful predator in controlling cottony cushion scale?
Icerya purchasi
Study Notes
Insect-Related Facts
- The primary excretory product of terrestrial insects is uric acid.
Honeybee Health
- Nosema disease in honeybees is caused by the microsporidian parasite Nosema apis.
Biological Pest Control
- The lady beetle (Rodolia cardinalis) is a successful predator in controlling cottony cushion scale.
Test your knowledge on insect biology and diseases in this quiz! From moulting hormones to the excretory products of insects, this quiz covers a range of topics. See if you can identify the causes of Nosema disease in honeybees and the transmission method of bud rot in watermelon and muskmelon. Don't miss out on the question about the storage insect that can survive at higher temperatures!
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