Entomology Test

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What is decomposition?

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The breakdown of once living matter by living organisms.

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What is insect succession?

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A sequence of changing species that inhabit a decomposing body.

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True or false: If a forensic entomologist can determine the age and developmental stage of maggots, the PMI will be accurate to a few days or less.

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True

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What is the wormlike stage of insect development after the egg?

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Larva.

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What does ADH stand for in entomology?

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Accumulated Degree Hours, which refers to the number of hours it takes for an insect species to develop to a given stage.

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What is an instar?

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A developmental stage of an insect between two molts.

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Define larva in the context of insect development.

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The immature, wormlike stage of an insect that follows the egg stage.

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What role do maggots play in decomposition?

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Maggots help break down and decompose organic matter, aiding in the recycling of nutrients.

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What is the significance of determining the PMI (Post-Mortem Interval) in forensic entomology?

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It helps estimate the time of death by analyzing insect life stages on a corpse.

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What is the pupa stage in insect development?

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The stage in which an insect undergoes transformation into its adult form, often encased in a protective shell.