Mealworm and Insect Life Cycle

The video tutorial covers the lifecycle of mealworms, including their stages from egg to adult. It explains the habitat and basic needs of mealworms, such as air, food, water, and space. Observations on mealworm behavior and the molting process are discussed. The video also covers metamorphosis and the anatomy of insects, highlighting the head, thorax, and abdomen. A quiz at the end reinforces the learning objectives, focusing on the needs and anatomy of insects.

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a mealworm?

• Larva

• Pupa

• Egg

• Adult

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for mealworm survival?

• Space

• Water

• Sunlight

• Air

How do mealworms obtain water?

• From a potato

• From the air

• From soil

• From leaves

What is the process called when mealworms shed their skin?

• Regeneration

• Hibernation

• Molting

• Metamorphosis

What does a mealworm become after its final molt?

• Larva

• Egg

• Pupa

• Adult

What is the term for the transformation from pupa to adult beetle?

• Molting

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

• Growth

How many legs does a beetle have?

• Four

• Ten

• Six

• Eight

Which of the following is NOT a body part of an insect?

• Tail

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

What are the three main body parts of an insect?

• Head, Thorax, Abdomen

• Head, Body, Legs

• Abdomen, Legs, Antennae

• Thorax, Wings, Tail

Which of the following is a need for all insects?

• Rocks

• Sand

• Air

• Sunlight