Insect Behavior and Ecology

The video introduces the world of insects, focusing on flies and their unique characteristics. It explores various habitats where insects thrive, such as meadows, forests, and tundras, and discusses the roles insects play in these environments. The video also highlights the diversity of insect species and their interactions with plants and other animals.

What unique feature allows flies to walk on walls?

• Their sticky saliva

• Their lightweight bodies

• Their tiny hairs acting like suction cups

• Their wings

Which group of animals is the largest on Earth?

• Birds

• Insects

• Mammals

• Reptiles

What is a host plant?

• A plant that provides shade

• A plant that repels insects

• A plant that insects use for food and laying eggs

• A plant that grows in water

Why are ladybugs considered helpful insects?

• They feed on pests like aphids

• They build nests for other insects

• They produce honey

• They pollinate flowers

How do bark beetles harm trees?

• By laying eggs on the branches

• By cutting off sunlight

• By burrowing under the bark and disrupting nutrient flow

• By eating the leaves

What is a unique feature of army ants?

• They build large nests

• They swarm their prey in large groups

• They live alone

• They can fly

What is the primary use of the rhinoceros beetle's horn?

• For flying

• For digging and fighting

• For storing food

• For attracting prey

Why do adult crane flies not eat?

• They only eat during the larval stage

• They are too small

• They live in water

• They have no mouths

Which habitat does not support insect life?

• Forests

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Oceans

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• One-third

• Half

• Three-quarters

• Two-thirds