This Is Not A Bug

The video explores the confusion around the term 'bug,' which is often used to describe various small creatures. Scientifically, 'bugs' are a specific order of insects called Hemiptera, characterized by straw-like mouthparts. However, the term has been broadly applied to many creatures due to historical and linguistic evolution. The video delves into the etymology of 'bug,' tracing its origins from the Welsh word 'boog' and its use in English literature. Despite scientific efforts to narrow its meaning, the term 'bug' remains widely used in everyday language to describe a range of creepy-crawly critters.

What is the common misconception about the term 'bug'?

• All insects are scientifically classified as bugs.

• Bugs are a subgroup of insects.

• Bugs have more than six legs.

• Bugs are not insects at all.

Which feature is characteristic of true bugs?

• They have a pair of antennae.

• They possess straw-shaped mouthparts.

• They can fly at high altitudes.

• They are nocturnal creatures.

What is the scientific order that true bugs belong to?

• Diptera

• Hemiptera

• Coleoptera

• Lepidoptera

From which language is the word 'bug' likely derived?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• Welsh

How did the term 'bug' evolve in its usage over time?

• It originally referred to mysterious, creepy things.

• It started as a term for mechanical issues.

• It was always used to describe insects.

• It was first used to describe plants.