ENTM 10 UCR FINAL

Forensic entomology doesn't rely on which piece of information?

humidity

Which phobias are the fear of insects and spiders?

entomophobia and arachnophobia

What percent of the world's population eats insects unconsciously?

100% of the world's population nation eats insects unconsciously

Which is not a routine method for controlling roaches?

introducing their natural predator

The Mayans kept hives of which type of bees?

stingless bees

About how much percent of figurines on all known Mimbres Pottery are INSECTS?

12%

What did dung beetles (scarab beetles) represent in Ancient Egypt?

rebirth, as well as an earthly manifestation of the sun god, Re (ra)

Which of the following is NOT a pathogen (causal agent of disease)?

invertebrates

What is the interval between death and time of examination called?

post-mortem interval

Which of the following is a cause of entomophobia?

all of the above

What were butterflies in a Mesoamerican culture considered as?

all of the above

What stage of Decomposition is when an animal's body smell becomes distinctive, fluid leaks out?

fresh stage

Which of the following reason(s) explains why flies are so successful?

adults are excellent dispersers, hig reproductive rate, the larval bodies are simplified to only the bare essentials

What are stingless bees and which family do they belong to?

eusocial bees that do not sting but will defend by biting enemies

What does sexually dimorphic mean?

when two sexes of the same species exhibit different characteristics beyond the differences in sexual organs

How are moths and butterflies different?

a moth's antennae are usually feathery and plumed. and butterflies are not

Give examples of the ecological niches occupied by Coleoptera

a predator that hunts for smaller insects, consumers of decaying animals or plants, an oak tree that grows to dominate a forest to turning sunlight into food

Which of the following is not a benefit to consuming insects?

eating insects increases life expectancy by 10%

Which of the following is not a form of plague?

parasitic

Which of the following is not a common application of forensic entomology used for death investigations?

to sample blood from the insects

What are common themes present in insect horror movies?

unique abilities acquired by humans, scientific experiment gone right, amplification of heroic acts that result in victory against huge foes

What is entomophobia?

fear of insects

What information do forensic entomologists need to collect to determine the post mortem interval (PMI)?

species identity of insect, temperature, development time

Forensic entomology does NOT rely on one of the following pieces of information

color of insect

What are the definitions of Transovarial and Transstadial transmissions?

mother to offspring, one life stage to another

Why is Oriental rat flea such a good vector?

bacteria builds up in its guts and then vomits back to the host

What statement about urban cockroach condition is true?

many allergies developed in urban environment are the result of cockroach infestations

During a death investigation, which one of these is not the most common applications of forensic entomology?

knowing what the victim consumed prior to death

Which best describes the general pattern of decomposition for a dead animal?

fresh, bloated, decay, post decay, dry/skeletal

Which of the following can complicate forensic entomology evidence?

whether or not the corpse has been moved

What insect is usually found in the earliest stage of decomposition? Why?

flies, because the have great powers of dispersal

What is one example of a vertical transmission?

transovarial - transmission from mother to offspring

Which of the following is the number one threat to vertebrate animals according to the Global Living Planet Index?

habitat degradation

What are the origins of entomophobia?

evolution due to selective advantages to early humans, conditioned and/or learned response, pre-disposition

Which ants will form a super colony and work together even when brought from different regions?

argentine ants

Approximately what percentage of nations eat insects consciously as part of a normal diet?

80%

After discovering a man's corpse in the woods, local authorities sent samples of insects on the body to a team of forensic entomologists. Assuming the insect species, temperature, sun exposure, setting, and stages of decomposition are all considered, the entomologists will be able to determine all of the following EXCEPT

how the man died

What pattern is created when a wet bloody object comes in contact with another surface?

wipe pattern

Which of the following would NOT be used/found for a forensic crime scene?

shothole borer

What percentage of people around the world in total eat insects?

100%

When determining PMI, forensic entomologists use all of the following information EXCEPT

the amount of food in the insects

How many references to insects does King James Version of the Bible Contain?

120

Which disease is caused by an agent that is transmitted by an arthropod?

malaria

Which of the following cultures/regions/religions did not have a strong insect presence exhibited in their art, religion, or folklore?

christianity

Which of the following are recurring themes exhibited when insects are portrayed in film?

science experiments gone wrong, triumph over a larger/stronger foe

The debut film that the company Dreamworks created to compete with the Pixar film "A Bug's Life" was based off which insects?

ants

What do flies leave behind that can confuse a forensic entomologist in a crime scene?

fly tracks, fly specks, regurgitation

In forensic entomology, which of the following is NOT a stage of decomposition learned in class?

skeletal phase

What is NOT a way for treating Entomophobia?

collecting and bringing evidence

When a bee comes back from scouting, they do a certain dance, what is that dance called and what is the bee communicating to the rest of the hive?

waggle dance, communicating direction and distance

What percentage of the world eats bugs unconsciously?

100%

In animated films, arthropods are portrayed as:

approachable and sympathetic

What can the collection of insects for forensic investigation reveal?

information about time of death, conditions body experienced, whether the body was moved

What pattern in blood stains during forensic investigation is created when blood is flung from an object in motion?

cast-off pattern

Entomophobia has three different origin theories: Evolved due to selective advantage to early humans, conditioned or learned response, and other conditions that are associated with heightened anxiety (predistortion). Which is NOT true about the "Conditioned" part of the Conditioned or Learned Response Theory?

physical pain is a commonly associated symptom

Which of the following is NOT needed to calculate PMI?

humidity levels

In the early stages of decomposition, which beetles are found?

carrion beetles

Which of the following is NOT a theme found in insect movies discussed in class?

a commentary on modern technology - social media is turning people into insects

What are some common urban pests?

termites, cockroaches

Which is an example of an insect that does NOT necessarily visit the corpse?

luna moth

Which of the following vector caused the bubonic plague also known as the "black death"?

fleas

Which of the following pieces of information does forensic entomology not rely on?

moisture

Eating insects...

results in less waste/greenhouse gas emission per unit of protein

During pest control, why can you use bait for ants but not bed bugs?

since bed bugs are not eusocial, the other bugs won't be effected

What were the two primary pest in urban environment?

bed bugs and ants

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the "drivers of insect declines" paper was criticized?

presented only papers that recorded increase of insect population

There's several factors that lead to deforestation, which one is mistaken as a cause of deforestation?

urbanization

Forensic entomologist found a body discolored in the abdomen areas giving clear evidence that bacteria is present. Which stage of composition is most likely happening?

bloat stage

Why do insects make such a good food source?

they are equal or greater nutritional value than vertebrate meats, pose less danger to human health, result in less waste/greenhouse gas emissions per unit of protein

What is an organism/insect that transmits a disease/illness called?

vector

A fly would be categorized under:

diptera

What country has no edible insects species?

scandinavian, russia, countries near the artic circle

Insects are:

of equal or greater nutritutional value than vertebrate meats

What are some of the uses of honey, wax, and royal jelly in Mesoamerica?

religious ceremonies, sweetener, to make art, medicinal purposes, to make blache

Which of the following is NOT a major issue when it comes to urban entomology?

insect sexual dimorphism

Malaria is caused by which pathogen?

parasite

Which of the following is not the correct statement of the arts in ancient Egypt?

it is okay to kill shiny green flies

Which of the following are examples of pathogen groups? Note, may be more than one answer

bacteria and fungi

Which of the following is NOT true about insects as food?

insect consumption poses more danger to human health because they can carry diseases

What is the most common application of insect information in a death investigation?

associating suspect with the scene of the crime, determining the post mortem interval

At what stage(s) of death does the blowfly appear?

fresh, bloat

All of these are key areas of urban entomology except?

urbanization

All of these are often underlying causes of delusory parasitosis except?

toxic psychosis

All of these are threats to biodiversity except?

geographical bias

What is the family name for bed bugs and what do they feed off of? Note, do not need to memorize family names for the exam.

Cimicidae; blood

Insects are consumed by everyone, How many grams per year does the average person consume?

500g of insects per year

Which of the following are characteristics of a biodiversity apocalypse?

consumption demand, high rate of species extinction

What are the top two pests that are the hardest to control in households?

ants and bed bugs

Which is NOT a reason why insects should be eaten as a protein source?

a quick way to kill invasive species

What is the term for the honeybee's method of colony reproduction?

swarming

How do media and films negatively portray insects to the public?

focus on the arthropods that cause destruction or harm

Which was essential in the production of the gold artwork within the Aztec culture?

beeswax from stingless bees

What is/are the most common mechanism(s) of pathogen transfer among hosts?

both vertical and horizontal transmission

Which of the following statements is NOT true:

insects pose more danger to human health

What is significant about the relationship between sickle cell anemia and malaria?

those who have one sickle cell gene are resistant to malaria

What is the result of humans having a phobia towards insects?

the nervous system sends a signal for the release of adrenaline, adrenaline causes for humans to heighten their senses and perception, a state of apprehension happens

Which is a way to treat entomophobia?

exposure therapy

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A REASON THE "DRIVERS OF INSECT DECLINES" REVIEW PAPER WAS DEBUNKED?

insect apocalypse will only happen in certain areas of the world

What is the term for the fear of bees?

apiphobia

Which of the following is NOT a major issue in Urban Entomology?

environmentally sensitive areas