Entomologist Adrian Smith (Get to Know a Scientist!)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What inspired Adrian to pursue a career in entomology?
A documentary on insect behavior
A family tradition of studying insects
Meeting Professor Walter Schinkel in college
A childhood fascination with insects
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What is unique about the trap-jaw ants that Adrian studies?
They can change color to camouflage
They are the largest ants in the world
They have a spring-loaded jaw mechanism
They can fly long distances
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Where do the trap-jaw ants that Adrian studies primarily live?
Texas
California
North Carolina
Florida
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How do the larval flies, or maggots, move without legs?
They swim through the air
They curl their bodies and leap
They roll on the ground
They use wings to glide
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What is the significance of the larval beetle discovered by Adrian?
It is the largest beetle ever found
It has a unique color pattern
It exhibits a new type of animal movement
It can mimic other insects
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