18 Questions
Why were insects and jewelry resembling insects used as aesthetic adornments early in history?
Because of their abundance and beauty
What has been used as jewelry by various people in all parts of the world, according to the text?
Necklaces made of beetles, especially buprestids
Which type of insect wings were particularly favored for making earrings by the Jivaros of Ecuador?
The shiny wings of buprestid beetles
What is the primary reason for insects being considered the ecological dominants of the terrestrial world according to the text?
Their presence in nearly every niche and habitat
Why were dragonfly wings worn as decorations on a stick pierced through the nose?
Because of their decorative appearance
What is one way that people have been influenced by insects, as mentioned in the text?
By incorporating insects and insect-like jewelry into aesthetic adornments
The ______ are the ecological dominants of the terrestrial world
insects
The iridescent blue wings of Morpho butterflies of Central America, with their nonfading colors, were particularly ______
favored
Some of the more strikingly beautiful ______, such as butterflies and beetles, were captured, killed, and worn for decoration
insects
Similarly, the Jivaros of Ecuador currently make earrings of the shiny wings of ______ beetles
buprestid
Necklaces made of ______, especially buprestids, have been used as jewelry by various people in all parts of the world
beetles
Some of the more strikingly beautiful ______, such as butterflies and beetles, were captured, killed, and worn for decoration
insects
Indeed, even insect ______
product
Necklaces made of ______, especially buprestids, have been used as jewelry by various people in all parts of the world
beetles
The iridescent blue wings of Morpho butterflies of Central America, with their nonfading colors, were particularly ______
favored
Similarly, the Jivaros of Ecuador currently make earrings of the shiny wings of ______ beetles
buprestid
Why were insects and jewelry resembling insects used as aesthetic adornments early in history?
abundance
What is one way that people have been influenced by insects, as mentioned in the text?
beauty
Explore the ecological dominance of insects and their profound influence on human history and culture. Learn about the aesthetic adornments inspired by insects and delve into the beauty of butterflies and beetles.
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