MCQs Entomology [1] Posted on April 28, 2023Author admin 0 Please enter your email: 1. _______is considered the father of entomology Rudolf Virchow Marcello Malpighi William Spence William Kirby 2. ________ can be the main function of insects in an agricultural ecosystem Autotroph Pollination Herbivory Decomposition 3. Insect blood does not_________________ Clot Transport hormones Flow through the wings Contain antibodies 4. ________ of the following insects is more resilient to high temperature environments Scavenger ants Housefly Butterfly Mosquito 5. In insects_____________is the actual number of offspring produced and not the rate of reproduction Fecundity Natality Fertility Mortality 6. ____________insect exhibits social behavior Ants Mosquito Silverfish Dragonfly 7. _________ are the main characteristic features of Insecta A pair of eyes Three pairs of legs A pair of antennae A pair of wings 8. _________ is the inactive phase in the life cycle of insects Pupal phase Larval phase Adult phase Egg phase 9. _____________is the physiological maximum potential reproductive output of an individual (usually female) over its lifetime Natality Fecundity Fertility Mortality 10. ____________ likely to have the greatest impact on non-target organisms Biological Control Pheromone Control Chemical Control Cultural Control 11. The process by which animals develop specific behaviors through experience is _______behavior Conditioning Imprinting Habituation Instinct 12. _______________ is the order of thrips Thysanoptera Dermaptera Embioptera Zoraptera 13. ____________ is the primary factor contributing to the success of insects Protective exoskeleton Cold Blooded nature Flight mechanism Advanced social behavior 14. ________ is the natural residence of an organism Habit Habitat Ecosystem Biome 15. ________ of the following insects play important role in soil fertility Termites Beetle Grasshopper Butterfly 16. What is primary function of wings in insects? Access to food Defense mechanism Mimicry Locomotion 17. ___________ in agriculture is the major cause pest outbreaks Monoculture None Introduction of new crop in an area Import of Natural enemies (Alien Species) 18. Quarantine of an insect pest involves________ Eradication of the pest Cooperation of the public Restricted pest movement None 19. _______________ insects do not have chewing/biting mouthparts Weevils Earwigs Crickets Thrips 20. ________ insects / animals are active during twilight Cathemeral Diurnal Crepuscular Nocturnal Loading … Question 1 of 20