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Post Quiz for Adventure one Post Quiz for Adventure one
1. All pests fall under the definition of insects. t f 1. All pests fall under the definition of insects. t f
2. the only way that we can recognize that something is or is not an insect t f 2. the only way that we can recognize that something is or is not an insect t f
is to have a clear cut definition of an insect. is to have a clear cut definition of an insect.
3. minerals and rocks are considered non-living things. t f 3. minerals and rocks are considered non-living things. t f
4. Insects have inhabited the earth for more than 300 million years. t f 4. Insects have inhabited the earth for more than 300 million years. t f
5. the greek philosopher Aristotle divided all living things into two kingdoms. t f 5. the greek philosopher Aristotle divided all living things into two kingdoms. t f
6. Aristotle came up with a system of classifying and naming all living things t f 6. Aristotle came up with a system of classifying and naming all living things t f
based on shared characteristics. based on shared characteristics.
7. the Phylum Chordata includes rats, skunks, monkeys, and humans. t f 7. the Phylum Chordata includes rats, skunks, monkeys, and humans. t f
8. Centipedes are insects. t f 8. Centipedes are insects. t f
9. Cockroaches belong to the order dictyoptera. t f 9. Cockroaches belong to the order dictyoptera. t f
10. german cockroaches have an exoskeleton. t f 10. german cockroaches have an exoskeleton. t f
GOING DEEPER... GOING DEEPER...
Linnaeus started the widely accepted system of naming species in the 1700s, primarily Linnaeus started the widely accepted system of naming species in the 1700s, primarily
looking at the hierarchical order. It was further refined in the 1800s with comparative looking at the hierarchical order. It was further refined in the 1800s with comparative
anatomy, looking at homology. The late 1900s brought significant changes with molecular anatomy, looking at homology. The late 1900s brought significant changes with molecular
evolution, looking at genome sequences. However, the basic rules of nomenclature were evolution, looking at genome sequences. However, the basic rules of nomenclature were
pretty well set during the 19 century for both botany and zoology. The standardized pretty well set during the 19 century for both botany and zoology. The standardized
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systems of nomenclature are called the ICBn (International Code for Botanical systems of nomenclature are called the ICBn (International Code for Botanical
Nomenclature) and ICZn (International Code for Zoological Nomenclature). The approved Nomenclature) and ICZn (International Code for Zoological Nomenclature). The approved
names are kept at the National Center for Biotechnology Information, and the U.S. Division names are kept at the National Center for Biotechnology Information, and the U.S. Division
of Biological Survey, both in Bethesda, MD. of Biological Survey, both in Bethesda, MD.
One example of revision is the Argentine ant, which had the scientific name changed in One example of revision is the Argentine ant, which had the scientific name changed in
1992. It was felt that the genus was too widespread and not well defined, so it was split 1992. It was felt that the genus was too widespread and not well defined, so it was split
along geographic lines. The division was between the Old World, including the western along geographic lines. The division was between the Old World, including the western
Pacific; and the New World, particularly South America where the Argentine ant originated. Pacific; and the New World, particularly South America where the Argentine ant originated.
So a different subfamily was created out of the old Iridomyrmex — the new Linepithema. So a different subfamily was created out of the old Iridomyrmex — the new Linepithema.
Further issues included the need to have the names agree with the male gender in the Further issues included the need to have the names agree with the male gender in the
Latin. So the original Argentine ant scientific name of Iridomyrmex humilis became the Latin. So the original Argentine ant scientific name of Iridomyrmex humilis became the
new Linepithema humile. There were also some subtle differences noticed in the ants; the new Linepithema humile. There were also some subtle differences noticed in the ants; the
slightly differing features are the morphology of its clypeus and differences in mesonotal slightly differing features are the morphology of its clypeus and differences in mesonotal
structure. These differences also supported making the name change. structure. These differences also supported making the name change.
Going Deeper written by Frank Lorey Going Deeper written by Frank Lorey
Corky’s Pest Control, nc. Corky’s Pest Control, nc.
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