SciShow Talk Show: The Insectarium with Olivia Gordon

The video features a SciShow Talk Show episode at the Missoula Insectarium, where host Hank Green interviews Olivia Gordon, the live collections manager. Olivia shares her journey to working with insects, despite not having a formal background in entomology. The discussion covers the challenges of managing live insect collections, including a story about a tarantula's recovery. The episode includes a segment called 'Stump Hank,' where Hank tries to identify insect eggs mimicking seeds. Various insects and their unique defense mechanisms are showcased, highlighting the fascinating world of arthropods.

What is the primary focus of the Missoula Insectarium?

• Plant conservation

• Bird watching

• Arthropod education

• Marine life education

What degree did Olivia Gordon pursue to combine her interests?

• Zoology

• Botany

• Sustainable Agriculture

• Entomology

What was the issue faced by the tarantula in the Insectarium?

• It lost its legs

• It was not eating

• It was too aggressive

• Its exoskeleton cracked

What is the purpose of the 'Stump Hank' segment?

• To teach about plant species

• To challenge Hank's knowledge

• To discuss marine biology

• To explore space phenomena

What is the unique feature of the filium insect?

• It can fly

• It mimics leaves

• It glows in the dark

• It changes color

What is the primary defense mechanism of millipedes?

• Biting

• Curling up

• Jumping

• Camouflage

What is a unique feature of centipedes compared to millipedes?

• They can fly

• They are herbivores

• They are active hunters

• They have more legs

What method do spiders use to digest their prey?

• Fermentation

• Internal digestion

• Exo digestion

• Photosynthesis

What is the defense mechanism of the Blue Death feigning beetle?

• Playing dead

• Releasing a foul odor

• Jumping away

• Changing color

What is the primary role of the Missoula Insectarium?

• To conduct genetic research

• To educate the public about arthropods

• To breed exotic animals

• To conserve endangered species