Ento 208 Final Exam

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A fly that retains its eggs and lays them when they pupate is known as: Oviparous Ovoviparous Larviparous Pupiarous What? That's impossible!

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Pupiarous

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The larvae of ticks have how many pairs of legs? Four Two Ticks don't have larvae Eight Three

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Three

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What is the typical burden of Polyplax serrata on its preferred host? 1 million 0.5-1 million 100-200 Less than 10 None--this isn't a species that infests a host

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Less than 10

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Ocular points are characteristic of which genus? Pediculus Pthirus Haematopinus Trochilocoetes Damalinia

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Haematopinus

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House flies have what type of antennae? Filiform Pectinate Plumose Aristate Pectinate

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Aristate

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Blattodea literally means: Leathery wings Phantom Raptorial legs Cockroach Straight wings

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Cockroach

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Most arthropods have what type of reproduction? Asexual Parthenogenesis Sexual Hrm I can't think of any other answer choices. Ah well.

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Sexual

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The terminal end of the respiratory system that is the principal site of gas exchange is: Spiracle Tracheoles Trachaea Hemoglobin Malpighian tubules

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Tracheoles

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Which family only contains species that exhibit obligatory myiasis? Muscidae Oestridae Calliphoridae Chloropidae Sarcophagidae

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Oestridae

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Which genus of louse is known to infest cattle Haematopinus Linognathus vituli Solenopotes Bovicola All of these None of these

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All of these

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What is the enzyme found in beetles that can produce light? Luciferin Luxin Luxase Luciferase Polypigmintase

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Luciferase

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What is the function of Johnston's organ? detects airborne vibrations intakes blood from host montiors body heat

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detects airborne vibrations

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Which of these is NOT a Flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes? Dengue fever virus Rift Valley Fever virus Yellow fever virus West nile virus

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Rift Valley Fever virus

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Members of Nycteribiidae are found: In the old world In Asia In temperate regions In the new world They are in every area at equal densities

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In the old world

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What is the most important arthropod affecting human and animal health in the world? Ticks Calliphorid flies Mosquitoes Lice

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Mosquitoes

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A checkerboard pattern on a fly is called: Vittae Saprophagous Tessellated Cubated Sphenoid

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Tessellated

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\"In the mosquito, which mouthpart(s) form the cutting implements?\" Hypopharynx Mandibles and maxillae Labium and labrum Maxillary palps Hypopharynx and mandibles Mandibles

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Mandibles and maxillae

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Phasmatodea feed on: Plants Blood Skin or hair Feathers They are predators

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Plants

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\"In arthropods, where is the nerve cord found?\" Dorsally Ventrally Laterally Posteriorly Anterioly

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Ventrally

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The hind wings of Diptera are called: Elytra Hemielytra Membranous Halteres They do not have modified forewings

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Halteres

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Honeydew is full of: Protein and lipids Fats only Vitamins and minerals (especially minerals) Sugars and amino acids Carbohydrates and lipids

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Sugars and amino acids

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Insects are in what kingdom? Archea Eukarya Animalia Plantea Insecta

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Animalia

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Approximately how many species are known in Grylloblattodea? Over 2000 100 8 26 759

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26

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\"Arthropod\" is a(n): Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

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Phylum

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How do you identify a Sarcophagidae species? You can't--they're impossible By looking at the adaegus By looking at the ovipositor \"By looking at the meron, arista, and stem vein\" DNA only

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By looking at the adaegus

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The organ or tail used by Collembola to facilitate jumping is: Furculum Retinaculum Malpighian tubule Adaegus Collophore

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Furculum

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The least specialized type of mouthparts in insects is: Chewing type Cutting-sponging Sponging Siphoning Chewing-lapping

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Chewing type

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Hypognathous mouthparts are directed: Downward Forward Backward Sidward Some other direction I haven't thought of

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Downward

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What is true about myiasis? It is a way of exploiting a rich protein source It is a method of avoiding disease in insects It is only exhibited by one species of Diptera It is always obligitory It is a way of exploiting a carbohydrate rich source

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It is a way of exploiting a rich protein source

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When was Grylloblattodea discovered? 1915 2002 1854 1994 1350

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1915

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Carnivorous Diplura have _______ while phytophagous Diplura do not. Cerci Piercing/sucking mouthparts Elongate pedipalps Sclerotized abdominal segments Compound eyes

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Cerci

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Which muscid subfamily includes the little house fly? Faniinae Mydaeinae Azeliinae Muscinae Coenosiinae

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Faniinae

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You find an insect that drinks nectar. What type of mouthparts does this insect have? Chewing type Cutting-sponging Sponging Siphoning Chewing-lapping

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Siphoning

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Which of these forms of embiidina have wings? Adult females Adult males Nymphal females Nymphal males All forms have wings None of the forms have wings

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Adult males

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\"Of these orders, which is most likely to produce honeydew?\" Phthiraptera Isoptera Megaloptera Neuroptera Hemiptera

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Hemiptera

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You find a fly larvae with a conspicuous head capsule and opposable mandibles. What suborder does this belong to? Nematocera Brachycera Calyptrate Acalyptrate Dipterous

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Nematocera

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Which species has canabalistic and predatory maggots? Cochliomyia macellaria Lucilia sericata Cochliomyia homnivorax Lucilia cuprina Chrysomya rufifacies

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Chrysomya rufifacies

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Where is the basal apodeme found in lice? Posterior to the gonopods Lateral of the vas deferens Anteriorly of the aedeagus Ventral to the mesoleg This structure is not found in lice

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Anteriorly of the aedeagus

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Why do Calliphoridae extensively walk across a potential oviposition site? They aren't great fliers so have a hard time landing where they want They are tasting the site with their feet Walking is easier than flying for this group They don't extensively walk over potential oviposition sites \"Their feet have olfactory receptors that \"\"smell\"\" a good oviposition site\"

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They are tasting the site with their feet

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Which genus causes hair-loss syndrome in deer? Pediculus Pthirus Haematopinus Trochilocoetes Damalinia

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Damalinia

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Where are the silk glands found in embiidina? On the foretarsae In the last abdominal segment On the maxillae Arising from the 3rd segment of the head On the mesothorax

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On the foretarsae

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Members of Streblidae are found: In the old world In Asia In temperate regions In the new world They are in every area at equal densities

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In the new world

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Where to plecoptera niads live? \"Under stones in fast-moving, well aerated water\" In damp soil \"At high elevations, in caves, near ice or snow\" In the warmest areas of the country At low elevation in stagnant pools

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\"Under stones in fast-moving, well aerated water\"

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Rattailed maggots fall into which family? Stratiomyidae Syrphidae Calliphoridae Sarcophagidea Piophilidae

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Syrphidae

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Which is a major downside of having a high surface to volume ratio? Lose more heat and water There is no downside Need to eat more Lose more food Lose more minerals

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Lose more heat and water

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Which of these is the most pathogenic hors stomach bot? G. nasalis G. intestinalis G. haemorrhoidalis G. pecorum G. nigricomus

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G. pecorum

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Cutaneous myiasis referes to fly larvae in: The alimentary tract The urethra and/or genitalia of the host The eye tissues The ears The skin

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The skin

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The louse egg is known as: Nat Nit Nut Nip Nill

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Nit

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What disease type is most often linked to mechanical transmission by house flies? fungal diarrhoeal febrile encephalitis dermatitis

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diarrhoeal

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Auricular myiasis referes to fly larvae in: The alimentary tract The urethra and/or genitalia of the host The eye tissues The ears The skin

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The ears

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Which of these lives the shortest amount of time as an adult? Protura Thysanura Embiidina Ephemeroptera Orthoptera

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Ephemeroptera

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Phormia regina is commonly known as: The primary screwworm The secondary screwwrom The sheep blow fly The bronze blowfly The black blowfly

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The black blowfly

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Which order has a collophore? Diplura Protura Collembola Thysanura Plecoptera Embiidina

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Collembola

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What type of organism causes plague? Bacterium Virus Plasmodium Prion RNA virus

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Bacterium

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Which of these vectors yellow fever? Glossina palpalis Aedes aegypti Boophilus annulatus Culex pipiens fatigans Dermacentor andersoni

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Aedes aegypti

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Plecoptera are most abundant: In warm climates On the banks of polluted rivers In ice caves In cool climates In dry deserts

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In cool climates

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Webspinners are in what order? Zoraptera Embiidina Dermaptera Plecoptera Protura

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Embiidina

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Melophagus ovinus is commonly known as: The sheep ked The tsetse fly Spider-like bat fly The deer ked The horse ked

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The sheep ked

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Obligatory cutaneous myiasis appears to have evolved from: Carrion breeders and predaceous flies Species contaminating foods and those assoicated with host secretions Species that feed on nasopharyngeal secretions Nest assoicates or lair-frequenting scavenger species Lice

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Carrion breeders and predaceous flies

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Maggot that feed on living tissues of living organisms are said to produce: Primary myiasis Secondary myiasis Tertiary myiasis \"Either primary or secondary myiasis, depending on when they arrived\" \"This isn't myiasis, so they are not myiasis producers\"

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Primary myiasis

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Any substance that when taken into the body interferes with normal physiological functions is known as: Poison Toxin Venom Necrosis I can't think of any more answer choices

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Poison

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Invasion of the alimentary tract in accidental myiasis can happen: Through ingestion of contaminated food only Through retro-invasion of the host's anus Through dermal perforation Two of these All of these

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Two of these

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Anisomorpha buprestoides is commonly known as: Brown dog tick Bark lice Centipede Mosquito Two-striped walkingstick

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Two-striped walkingstick

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Sarcophagidae tend to be: Oviporous Larviporous Puparious Hemimetabolous Ametabolous

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Larviporous

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The Phoridae are commonly known as: Scuttle flies Flower flies Skipper flies Blow flies Flesh flies

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Scuttle flies

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What is an alternate name for kissing bugs? vampire bugs blood bugs nightstalkers bat bugs cone-nose

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cone-nose

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Every subfamily of bots can cause myiasis in humans except: Cuterebrinae Hypodermatinae Oestrinae Gasterophilinae

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Hypodermatinae

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\"What are two of the most abundant mosquito species in College Station, Texas? \" C. quinquefasciatus and A. aegypti C.albopictus and A. quinquefasciatus C. quinquefasciatus and A. albopictus C. aegypti and A. quinquefasciatus

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C. quinquefasciatus and A. albopictus

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What does the term autogenous refer to? Require bloodmeal to produce eggs Produce eggs without mating Produce eggs without a bloodmeal Unable to reporduce

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Produce eggs without a bloodmeal

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Which of the following is a real common name for the family Hippoboscidae? hippo flies apterans louse flies golden biting flies

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louse flies

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Which suborder includes the ocean-going genus Halobates? Heteroptera Auchenorrhyncha Sternorrhyncha Homoptera none of the above

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Heteroptera

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\"Apart from disease transmission, why else are keds of veterinary importance?\" They aren't. \"They facilitate the dispersal of lice, mites, and other arthropod parasites.\" They frequently exsanguinate hosts. They are difficult to remove and elevate medical bills.

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\"They facilitate the dispersal of lice, mites, and other arthropod parasites.\"

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In what genus of mosquitoes do the females not bloodfeed? Orthopodomyia spp. Toxorhynchites spp. Psorophora spp. Sabethes spp.

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Toxorhynchites spp.

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Which of the following is not an insecticed used against bed bugs? Gentrol Roundup Phantom Baygon Permethrin

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Roundup

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How many species of deer keds are there? 4 3 2 1

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4

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Which of these is attractive to female Tabanidae? The compounds associated with bacteria on living animals Volitiles common to fecal matter Volatiles associated with lactation Volatiles associated with urine The compounds associated with live birth

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Volatiles associated with urine

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Which is most likely to infest homes and climb up walls? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Rhiphicephalus sanguineus

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Which flea species is the primary vector of bubonic plague? Ctenocephalides felis Tunga penetrans Xenopsylla cheopis Pulex irritans

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Xenopsylla cheopis

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\"According to lecture, which of these is known to vector Canine ehrlichiosis? \" Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Rhiphicephalus sanguineus

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How many oviposition events do Argasidae ticks have? 1 2 3 4--10 More than 1 (it depends on how long the tick lives)

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More than 1 (it depends on how long the tick lives)

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What is the causative agent of plague? Yersina pestis Dipylidium caninum Rickettsia typhi Coxiella burnetii Francisella tularensis

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Yersina pestis

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Approximately what percentage of tick adults are carring Lyme disease? 25% 50% 100% 10% 45%

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50%

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Where are the eyes in ticks found (when present)? On the lateral surface of the scutum On the ventral surface of the idosoma Laterally on the podosoma On the ventral surface of leg 3 The dorsal surface of leg 1

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On the lateral surface of the scutum

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Argasid ticks have how many nymphal instars? \"2 or more, depending on species\" 3 always 1 0 At least 6

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\"2 or more, depending on species\"

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How does Yersinia pestis ensure that it will be transmitted by an infected flea? maintains high numbers in flea feces develops in salivary glands creates blockage in flea midgut bacteria persist on mouthparts few bacteria needed for infection

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creates blockage in flea midgut

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Female Argasidae blood feed for about how long once they are adults? 15-30 minutes at a time 4-6 days 8-14 days 7 weeks It varies based on family

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15-30 minutes at a time

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Which of these is known to vector Rocky mountain spotted fever? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Dermacentor variabilis

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Where to Argasidae ticks mate? Off host In leaf litter It depends on species On host They don't mate--the reproduce asexually

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Off host

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Boutonneuse fever is caused by: E. coli A virus Plasmodium sp. Reckettsia sp. Worms

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Reckettsia sp.

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\"When you incorrectly remove a tick from your body and part of it breaks off, what part is left inside your flesh?\" The entire head and salivary glands The idiosoma The capitulum Cement and anticoagulants The esophagus and midgut

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The capitulum

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Which is most likely to infest homes and climb up walls? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Rhiphicephalus sanguineus

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Tabanidae inject which compound when feeding on blood? Interleukin Cytokine Interferon Chrysoptin Enoxaparin

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Chrysoptin

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Tabanidae mating occurs: On host On plants surrounding wet habitats On the ground In flight Tabanidae don't need to mate

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In flight

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\"According to lecture, which of these will primarily parasitize large ruminants? \" Carios sp. Dermacentor albipictus Ixodes marxi Ixodes scapularis Nidicolous sp.

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Dermacentor albipictus

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Why do we think Tabanidae larvae inject a toxin into their prey? We don't think that. Why would we think that? We have isolated the toxin in the lab \"The prey shows signs of acute poisoning, like necrotic limbs seizure\" The prey stops struggling more quickly than anticipated Because Dr. Brundage told us so. She is the knower of all things.

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The prey stops struggling more quickly than anticipated

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Larval fleas have what type of mouthparts? Piercing and sucking Chewing Rasping Lapping and chewing Siphoning

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Chewing

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Which term describes development in fleas? Holometabolous Hemimetabolous Ametabolous Paurometabolous

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Holometabolous

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\"On average, how many eggs does the female hard tick lay? \" 500 per oviposition event \"Between 5400 and 10,000 on average\" 50-100 per oviposition event 600 on average It varies based on family

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\"Between 5400 and 10,000 on average\"

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What helps to camouflage flea pupae, making them difficult to find in the environment? coating of adhered debris dark coloration fungus larval exuvia blend in with host hair

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coating of adhered debris

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Rhiphicephalus sanguineus is commonly known as: Brown dog tick American dog tick Black legged tick Lone star tick Rocky Mountain wood tick

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Brown dog tick

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Borrelia burgdorferi causes: Boutonneuse fever Canine babeisosis Canine ehrlichiosis Rekettsia Lyme disease

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Lyme disease

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You want to lower the number of Tabanidae eggs found near your livestock. What do you do? Spray a commercial pesticide on the vegetation around bodies of water There's nothing you can do Remove your livestock for 3-6 weeks. This will starve the adults and ensure no eggs or larvae are present Release ladybugs \"Drain all water, remove all livestock, and spray a pesticide\"

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Release ladybugs

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\"When waiting to mate, male Tabanidae hover: \" 3 inches above ground \"They don't hover, they rest near potential hosts\" 3 feet above ground 3 meters above ground At the very tops of tall trees

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3 meters above ground

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Ticks are second only to _______ in terms of public health. Ticks are not second to any other organism in terms of public health Spiders Mosquitoes Mites Beetles

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Mosquitoes

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Which Tabanidae instar has an egg burster? None of the instars have this. This is in a different family. All of the instars have this \"First, second, and/or third instars\" First instar only Last instar only

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First instar only

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Where do deer flies normally feed? On the legs and ventral surfaces On the back On the head and shoulders Anywhere on the body On the feet and hooves

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On the head and shoulders

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How long can adult fleas remain inside the cocoon (usually)? They don't do that 1 month 2 weeks 4-5 months 2 years

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4-5 months

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Where do hard ticks mate? Off host In leaf litter It depends on species On host They don't mate--the reproduce asexually

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On host

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\"You find a Tabanidae with short antennae and an enlarged basal flagellum, clear wings, and no apaical tibial spurs. To which sub group does this specimen belong? \" Deer flies Biting flies Stomoxys Horse flies Hoof flies

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Horse flies

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Non-nidicolous ticks are primarily: Argasidae Ixodidae Dermacentor sp. Ixodes sp. Argus sp

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Ixodidae

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Which of these is known to cause occiasonal irritation or pain eventhough they don't directly feed on humans? Cicadellidae Membracidae Ceropidae Fulgoroidae All of these None of these

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All of these

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What is responsible for a flea s jumping ability? Muscle Resilin Furcula Sensilium

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Resilin

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\"According to lecture, adults can bite how many times per minute in heavily infested areas? \" 3 25 100 10 14

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10

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Ticks eliminate waste by excreting: Guanine A urine-like liquid substance Adenine Crystals of iodine Fecal material made primarily from sugars and lipids

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Guanine

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Females of what flea species burrow into human skin, causing intense irritation and often more serious complications? Ctenocephalides felis Pulex irritans Tunga penetrans Ctenocephalides canis Xenopsylla cheopis

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Tunga penetrans

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Approximately what percentage of unfed tick nymphs are carring Lyme disease? 25% 50% 100% 10% 45%

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25%

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Where does tick paralysis usually start? In the head region Wherever the tick was feeding At the diaphram In the lower body In the upper body

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In the lower body

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In what order to Tabanidae eclose from the pupal stage? \"The females eclose first, followed by the males, one to several days later\" Both the males and the females eclose at the same time They eclose in waves based on flooding patterns \"The males eclose first, followed by the females one to several days later\" \"It depends on when they became pupae--some eclose over the winter, while others eclose in the summer\"

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\"The males eclose first, followed by the females one to several days later\"

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Tick paralysis is caused by: A virus A bacterium A plasmodium Sugars in the tick saliva Proteins in the tick saliva

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Proteins in the tick saliva

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The thickened basal portion of the hemelytra is called: The corium and clavus The membrane The stem vein The mesothorax The tergum

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The corium and clavus

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Peaks of Tabanidae feeding on hosts happen: In the early morning and at dusk At noon and midnight The feeding rate stays consistently high during daylight hours At midday and late afternoon In the early evening hours as animals are bedding down

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At midday and late afternoon

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Flea larvae usually have how many instars? 1 2 3 4 5

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3

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Which species vectors Kyasanur Forest disease? Ixodes scapularis Amblyomma americanum Haemaphysalis spinigera Argas reflexus Hyalomma marginatum

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Haemaphysalis spinigera

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Ticks belong to which suborder? Arachnida Ixodida Acari Parasitiformes Insect

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Ixodida

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What do flea larvae eat? Fresh blood Flea dirt Pollen They are non-feeding

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Flea dirt

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Ixodidae has approximately how many species (according to lecture)? 183 683 544 1500 2538

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683

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Which genus is characterized by mammillae? Ixodes Argas Carios Ornithodoros Otobius

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Ornithodoros

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The entire body of a tick is called: Idiosoma Podosoma Opisthosoma Gnathosoma Capitulum

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Idiosoma

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What is the genus and species of the American dog tick? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Dermacentor variabilis

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The common name conenose refers to which family? Fulgoroidae Reduviidae Cimicidae Belostomatidae Notonectidae

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Reduviidae

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What is the genus and species of the deer tick? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Ixodes scapularis

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The castor bean tick is: Ixodes scapularis Ixodes ricinus Ixodes persulactus Ixodes pacificus Ixodes dentatus

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Ixodes ricinus

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The portion of the tick mouthparts that is \"toothed\" is called: Basis capitulum Palps Chelicerae Idiosoma Hypostome

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Hypostome

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Yersinia pestis causes: Rickettsia Tape worm Typhus Lyme disease Plague

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Plague

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Haller's organ is primarily responsible for (note: not just associated with, but primarily responsible for): Mechanoreception Hearing Taste Odor detection None of these

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Odor detection

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The piercing and sucking stylets of flea mouthparts are composed of the epipharynx and: mandibles laciniae labrum mentum gena

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laciniae

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Approximatly how many species are in the genus Dermacentor? 183 241 3 683 33

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33

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\"According to lecture, which of these is a genus to which a Tabanidae pest species belong? \" Atylotus Heptatoma Stomoxys Chrysops Acanthocera

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Chrysops

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Where does pupation of Tabanidae occur? \"Under wet leaves, or at the base of trees in the mud\" In the silt of recently flooded ditches Within rotted wood \"In drier soil, near the soil surface\" At the bottom of the water column

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\"In drier soil, near the soil surface\"

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You find a clutch of Tabanidae eggs that are pearly white. What do you know? They are 1-2 days old They are just about ready to hatch They are dead They are less than a few hours old You don't know anything

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They are less than a few hours old

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Ticks fall into which class? Arachnida Acari Insecta Arthropoda \"Um, Ento 208?\"

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Arachnida

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Which of these is the genus and species of the Cat Flea? Xenopsylla cheopis Ctenocphalides canis Ctenocphalides felis Pulex irritans Dasypsyllus gallinulae

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Ctenocphalides felis

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Female adult Ixodidae ticks feed for about how long total? 1 day 2--3 days 4--6 days 15-30 minutes 8--14 days

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8--14 days

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Nidicolous ticks are mostly: Argasidae Ixodidae Dermacentor sp. Ixodes sp. Argus sp.

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Argasidae

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All of the following help characterize the morphology of Siphonaptera, EXCEPT: winglessness ctenidia filiform antennae bilaterally flattened sensilium

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filiform antennae

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How many oviposition events do Ixodidae ticks have? 1 2 3 4--10 More than 1 (it depends on how long the tick lives)

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1

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Where do horse flies normall feed? On the legs and ventral surfaces On the back On the head and shoulders Anywhere on the body On the feet and hooves

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On the legs and ventral surfaces

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Where do horse flies normally feed? On the legs and ventral surfaces On the back On the head and shoulders Anywhere on the body On the feet and hooves

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On the legs and ventral surfaces

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Which of these is a disease vectored by Tabanidae? E. coli Filarisis Dengue fever Swamp fever Leishmaniasis

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Swamp fever

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Pseudomyiasis is: When fly larvae involved are normally not parasitic but under certain conditions can become so \"When myiasis occurs, but it is not caused by fly larvae; some other order is involved\" There is no such thing as this word. You made it up! When the maggots of the fly species involved are always parasitic Occasional parasitism of atypical hosts by obligate myiasis-producing flies

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When fly larvae involved are normally not parasitic but under certain conditions can become so

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Which of these diseases are bird reservoir hosts NOT vital for amplification of the pathogen? Eastern Equine Encephalitis Western Equine Encephalitis West Nile Virus Rift Valley Fever

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Rift Valley Fever

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Culex quinquefasciatus lay their eggs in the form of what? Selected Answer: Incorrect [None Given] Answers: sticks floating rafts tumblers

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floating rafts

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How large are Protura? 1 cm between 10 and 50 mm Over 12 mm 6 mm Under 2 mm

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Under 2 mm

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Sarcophagidae exhibit what type of posterior spiracular slits? They have spiracular plates that mask the slits Highly sinuous Elbowed Slits slanted towards the midline Slits slanted away from the midline

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Slits slanted away from the midline

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Loxosclese reclusa is: The brown recluse spider The black widow spider The most common tick in Texas The most common scorpion in Texas Dr. Brundage's favorite insect

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The brown recluse spider

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\"In the mosquito, which mouthpart forms the salivary tube?\" Hypopharynx Maxillae Labium Maxillary palps Labrum Mandibles

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Hypopharynx

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Members of Streblidae are found: In the old world In Asia In temperate regions In the new world They are in every area at equal densities

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In the new world

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Some species of Bovicola have which of these adaptations to aid in host attachment? Ctenidia Notch in the first antennal segment to encircle host hair Serrated labium Three pairs of tarso-tibial claws on each leg Backwards-facing hair on the wings

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Notch in the first antennal segment to encircle host hair

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The Proturan front legs are developed and do what? Spin webs Act as antennae Grasp moving food Osmoregulation Jumping

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Act as antennae

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Possible modifications of the hind leg include: enlarged muscular femur elastic protein in the integument called resilin all of the above

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all of the above

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Crane flies fall into which family? Bibionidae Sciaridae Chaoboridae Chironomidae Tipulidae

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Tipulidae

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A single generation of Grylloblattodea can take up to: 3 weeks 25 years 24 hours 7 years 1 year

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7 years

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Crustacea have what body regions? Cephalothorax and abdomen \"Head, thorax and abdomen\" Head and thorax Thorax and abdomen Head and body

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Cephalothorax and abdomen

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Which group of Diptera do you expect to have caudal structures to assist with attachment to substrates? Chironomidae Culicidae Calliphoridae Muscidae Simuliidae

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Simuliidae

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Batches of Calliphoridae eggs are called: Clutches Gravids Batches Clumps Scions

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Clutches

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Diplura have: Compound eyes only Simple eyes only Both simple and compound eyes \"Something like compound eyes, but not quite\" No eyes

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No eyes

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How many spiracular slits does a thrid instar maggot have in each posterior spiracle? 3 2 1 u-shaped slit It varies based on species 1--3

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3

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How many abdominal segments do adult lice have? 11 10 9 8 7

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11

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\"According to lecture, which is the SECOND largest order in the class insecta? \" Diptera Coleoptera Siphonaptera Lepidoptera Trichoptera

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Lepidoptera

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Aproximatly how many species of Blattodea are considered pests? 0 12 400 39 569

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12

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In what way(s) does modifying general body shape help ectoparasites? helps them reproduce successfully helps facilitate movement on the host as well as enable them to hide in tight spaces helps them live up to 4 years

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helps facilitate movement on the host as well as enable them to hide in tight spaces

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Mosquito pupae are commonly know as what? wrigglers tumblers twirlers

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tumblers

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\"Which species is characterized by four black vittae on a grey thorax, and a shorp forward bend in the M1 vein? \" Fannia canicularis Chrysomya rufifacies Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis Chrysops hybomitra Musca domestica

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Musca domestica

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This order is full of extremophiles: Mantophasmatodea Zoraptera Plecoptera Grylloblattodea Diplura

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Grylloblattodea

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\"Of the species of cockroach you saw in class, which is largest with well-developed wings?\" Oriental cockroach German cockroach American cockroach Brown-banded cockroach No cockroaches have wings

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American cockroach

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What regions are most heavily burdened with mosquito-borne diseases? Subartic/artic Tudra/Highlands Tropics/Subtropics Pacific

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Tropics/Subtropics

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Which of the following arthropod classes has two body regions and 2 pairs of legs on each body segment? Chilopoda Diplopoda Arachnida Scorpionida Crustacea

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Diplopoda

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You find the larvae of a fruit fly causing myiasis. What type of myiasis is this? Primary Pseudomyiasis Secondary Tertiary Facultative None of these

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Pseudomyiasis

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Approximately how many species of Sarcophagidae are found worldwide? \"120,000\" 4200 700 20000 327

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20000

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The terminal cap of the louse egg is called: Apodeme Aedeagus Chorion Operculum Seminalis

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Operculum

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Centruoides vittatus is: The brown recluse spider The black widow spider The most common tick in Texas The most common scorpion in Texas Dr. Brundage's favorite insect

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The most common scorpion in Texas

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_______ exhibits a caste system Lepidoptera Blattodea Isoptera Hemiptera Zoraptera

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Isoptera

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Enteric myiasis refers specifically to: The intestinal tract The urinary tract The genitalia Any internal organ The circulatory system

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The intestinal tract

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The young of a holometabolous insect is known as: Nymph Niad Larva Exuviae Pupae

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Larva

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\"\"\"Pleco\"\" means: \" Chewing Short lived Cockroach Folded

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Folded

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According to your reading, adult flies characterized by short antennae bearing a terminal annulus or stylus fall into which group? Muscamorpha Nematocera Tabanomorpha Muscidae Calyptratae

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Tabanomorpha

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Where do Megaloptera larvae live? In rotting wood In the soil and under stones In fresh water In or on plant tissue \"They are ectoparasites of mammals, so they live on or near animals\"

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In fresh water

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Where are the silk glands found in embiidina? On the foretarsae In the last abdominal segment On the maxillae Arising from the 3rd segment of the head On the mesothorax

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On the foretarsae

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The greatest diversity of Siphonaptera is found: In temperate areas In tropical and subtropical areas In very cold areas \"In areas with a large number of hosts, regardless of climate\" \"In areas with clean, cool water\"

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In temperate areas

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About how many eggs to female Calliphoridae lay at once (or in quick succession)? 2000-3000 200 50-75 1--2 500--1000

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200

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Where would you apply adulticides? where adults will rest where adults fly in the air both

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both

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The modified forewings of coleoptera are known as: Elytra Hemielytra Membranous Halteres They do not have modified forewings

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Elytra

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Which of these is NOT currently an option for aiding in the eradication of lymphatic filariasis? General hygiene Doxycyline (antibiotic) Filariasis vaccine Ivermectin

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Filariasis vaccine

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Which of the following regions of the insect digestive canal is located between the region of the gastric caecae and malpighian tubules? Esophagus Proventriculus Rectum Crop Ventriculus

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Ventriculus

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The primary mechanism for louse transfer between hosts is: Running/walking of the louse Phoresy Direct host contact Flight \"Water or wind, depending on species\"

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Direct host contact

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\"You find an adult insect with hind and forewings narrow at the base, wings held vertically at rest, large compound eyes separated dorsally, and slender bodied niads. What is the common name of this insect? \" Mayfly Dragonfly Damselfly Stonefly It doesn t have a common name

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Damselfly

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\"You find an adult insect with hind wings wider than forewings held horizontally at rest, large eyes that meet dorsally, and wide bodied niads. What is the common name of this insect? \" Damselfly Dragonfly Mayfly Stonefly It doesn t have a common name

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Dragonfly

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Rattailed maggots fall into which family? Stratiomyidae Syrphidae Calliphoridae Sarcophagidea Piophilidae

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Syrphidae

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Occasional parasitism of atypical hosts by obligate myiasis=producing flies is called: Accidental myiasis Pseudomyiasis Incidental myiasis Tertiary Temporary myiasis

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Incidental myiasis

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How does Heteroptera differ from other Hemipteran suborders? hemelytra includes predatory species includes animal parasites diverse habitats all of the above

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all of the above

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What is the sign of Romana? cardiac arrest fever swelling of eyelids paralysis skin irritation

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swelling of eyelids

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How do sheep keds (Melophagus ovinus) primarily spread to new hosts? They burrow into the anus. They move from ewes to lambs. They spontaneously generate. They are attracted to exhaled CO2 and attach first to the face.

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They move from ewes to lambs.

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How is Trypanosoma cruzi transferred to a host? salivary secretions tarsal claws lacerate skin allowing entry victim accidently consumes kissing bug infected feces is rubbed into bite wound kissing bug sprays pathogen in self defense

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infected feces is rubbed into bite wound

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What is the term for the small flap-like structure that is at the end of the labium? Labrium Labella Stylets Maxillary Palps

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Labella

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What genus acts as a biological control agent to other mosquito species? Tanakaius spp. Toxorhynchites spp Orthopodomyia spp. Tricholeptomyia spp

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Toxorhynchites spp

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Why are bed bugs notoriously difficult to exterminate? they are cunning disguise presence they are resistant to many pesticides they run at incredible speed they turn into bats and fly off after feeding

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they are resistant to many pesticides

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Every subfamily of bots can cause myiasis in humans except: Cuterebrinae Hypodermatinae Oestrinae Gasterophilinae

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Hypodermatinae

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\"Which of these is known as a \"\"short duration\"\" feeder? \" Ixodidae ticks Argasidae ticks Nutillidae ticks All Acari None of these

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Argasidae ticks

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Fleas serve as the intermediate host for what helminth? Yersina pestis Dipylidium caninum Rickettsia typhi Coxiella burnetii Francisella tularensis

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Dipylidium caninum

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\"According to lecture, which of these is known to vector Canine ehrlichiosis? \" Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Rhiphicephalus sanguineus

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Where is Haller's organ found? On the lateral surface of the scutum On the ventral surface of the idosoma Laterally on the podosoma The dorsal surface of leg 1

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The dorsal surface of leg 1

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What is the genus and species of the brown dog? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Rhiphicephalus sanguineus

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Which term describes development in fleas? Holometabolous Hemimetabolous Ametabolous Paurometabolous

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Holometabolous

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What do first instar Tabanidae larvae feed on? Selected Answer: Decomposing plant tissue near the water's edge \"Small, soft bodied insects\" Bacteria Nothing Blood

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Nothing

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The approximate cost of tick damage to the domestic animal industry is estimated at: 100 million 50 billion \"300,000\" 1--7 billion \"100,000--1 million\"

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1--7 billion

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Ixodes scapularis is commonly known as: Brown dog tick American dog tick Black legged tick Lone star tick Rocky Mountain wood tick

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Black legged tick

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The castor bean tick is: Ixodes scapularis Ixodes ricinus Ixodes persulactus Ixodes pacificus Ixodes dentatus

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Ixodes ricinus

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The tiaga tick is: Ixodes scapularis Ixodes ricinus Ixodes persulactus Ixodes pacificus Ixodes dentatus

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Ixodes persulactus

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Hard ticks fall into which family? Acari Ixodida Parasitiformes Ixodidae Argasidae

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Ixodidae

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Tabanidae over winter as: Adults Eggs Pupae Larvae \"They die out in winter, so they don't live in places with harsh winter months\"

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Larvae

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Elaophorosis is a: Bacterium Retrovirus Protozoan Nematode Tape worm

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Nematode

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Which of these is the genus and species of the Cat Flea? Xenopsylla cheopis Ctenocphalides canis Ctenocphalides felis Pulex irritans Dasypsyllus gallinulae

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Ctenocphalides felis

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What determines the size of Tabanidae clutches? They are always the same size The size of the female The time of year The size of the blood meal The space available

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The size of the blood meal

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What is the causative agent of murine typhus? Yersina pestis Dipylidium caninum Rickettsia typhi Coxiella burnetii Francisella tularensis

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Rickettsia typhi

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\"On average, how many eggs does the female soft tick lay? \" 501 per oviposition event \"Between 5400 and 10,000 on average\" 50-100 per oviposition event 601 on average It varies based on family

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501 per oviposition event

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Rickettsia reckettsi produces: Lyme disease Malaria Nothing Anemia Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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The piercing and sucking stylets of flea mouthparts are composed of the epipharynx and: mandibles laciniae labrum mentum gena

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laciniae

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Which tick stage is the most important for infection of Lyme disease in dogs? Larval stage Nymphal stage Adult stage All stages are equally important Third instar nymphal stage

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Adult stage

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Non-nidicolous ticks are primarily: Argasidae Ixodidae Dermacentor sp. Ixodes sp. Argus sp.

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Ixodidae

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Female adult Ixodidae ticks feed for about how long total? 1 day 2--3 days 4--6 days 15-30 minutes 8--14 days

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8--14 days

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Which species of the Triatominae subfamily are capable of vectoing Trypanosoma cruzi? Those in the genus Linshcosteus Those in the genus Triatoma Those in the genus Panstrongylus Those in the genus Rhodnius All triatomine species have the potential to transmit this disease

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All triatomine species have the potential to transmit this disease

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How do ticks find and latch on to a new host? Through porters Through questing Through running really fast Through infesting bedding All of these

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Through questing

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Which of these is known to vector Lyme disease? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Ixodes scapularis

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Why do we think Tabanidae larvae inject a toxin into their prey? We don't think that. Why would we think that? We have isolated the toxin in the lab \"The prey shows signs of acute poisoning, like necrotic limbs seizure\" The prey stops struggling more quickly than anticipated Because Dr. Brundage told us so. She is the knower of all things.

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The prey stops struggling more quickly than anticipated

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According to lecture, which type of plague is considered the deadliest? Septicemic Bubonic Pneuomonic Esophageal

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Septicemic

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Where is the fossula found? At the tip of the forewing On tergum 9 or 10 At the base of the rostrum At the apex of the tibia Between the conical structures

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At the apex of the tibia

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\"According to lecture, which of these will primarily parasitize bats? \" Carios sp. Dermacentor albipictus Ixodes marxi Ixodes scapularis Nidicolous sp.

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Carios sp.

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Adult male Tabanidae prefer which type of host? Large mammals Small mammals and rodents Soft bodied insects They don't feed on blood--they prefer nectar They are canabalistic

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They don't feed on blood--they prefer nectar

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All of the following are host-finding signals for adult fleas, EXCEPT: substrate vibrations carbon dioxide air movements light colors host body warmth

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light colors

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Larval fleas have what type of mouthparts? Piercing and sucking Chewing Rasping Lapping and chewing Siphoning

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Chewing

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You find a clutch of Tabanidae eggs that are pearly white. What do you know? They are 1-2 days old They are just about ready to hatch They are dead They are less than a few hours old You don't know anything

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They are less than a few hours old

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How many nymphal instars do the triatomines undergo? 1 2 3 4 5

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5

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What is the shape of the basis capitulum in Rhiphicephalus? Rectangular Hexagonal Round Triangular It doesn't have a basis capitulum

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Hexagonal

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How long does it take tick paralysis to clear up after removal of the tick? It never clears up 26-30 hours 1 week 2-3 weeks 1-3 hours

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26-30 hours

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Ticks belong to which order? Arachnida Ixodida Acari Parasitiformes Insect

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Parasitiformes

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What does chrysoptin do? Lowers the histamine levels in animal blood Is a vasodialator Kills the pain so the host doesn t know it's being bitten Acts as an anticoagulant Sterilizes the blood

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Acts as an anticoagulant

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Where are the eyes in ticks found (when present)? On the lateral surface of the scutum On the ventral surface of the idosoma Laterally on the podosoma On the ventral surface of leg 3 The dorsal surface of leg 1

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On the lateral surface of the scutum

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\"According to lecture, which of these will primarily parasitize squirrels? \" Carios sp. Dermacentor albipictus Ixodes marxi Ixodes scapularis Nidicolous sp.

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Ixodes marxi

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What is the easiest way to tell male and female Ixodidae apart? Presence of anterior tarsal claws Lack of antennal segments Placement of the anal pore Size of the scutum Overall body size in the non feeding state

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Size of the scutum

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In which life stage might a flea undergo diapause? Pupa Egg Adult Larva

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Adult

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The silken cocoon surrouding the flea pupae is excreted by: The first larval instar The exarate pupa The last larval instar The adult There is no silken cocoon in fleas

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The last larval instar

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The area of the body that bearst he legs and the genital pore is called: Idiosoma Podosoma Opisthosoma Gnathosoma Capitulum

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Podosoma

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Which of these is a disease vectored by Tabanidae? Swamp fever Anaplasmosis All of these None of these

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All of these

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Approximately what percentages of tick species act as vectors of pathogens? 100% 80% 20% 50% 10%

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10%

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The most prominent cells in the tick hemolymph are: Erythrocytes Phagocytes Leukocytes Prohemocytes Spherulocytes

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Phagocytes

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Which region is richer in hippoboscids than any other? Holartic Neotropic Palaeotropic Australic Antarkitic

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Palaeotropic

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Which of these suborders has the least number of species? Anoplura Amblycera Ischnocera Mallophaga Rhynchophthirina

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Rhynchophthirina

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The most primitive type of lice listed is: Anoplura Mallophaga Psycoptera Phthiraptera Siphonaptera

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Psycoptera

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\"In female lice, the genitalia have two pairs of ____________, used to guidem manipulate and glue eggs onto host hair. \" Cerci Gonopods Colliphores Aedeagus Ovipositors

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Gonopods

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What is distinctive about Anoplura? Absence of mandibles Presence of mandibles Ability to feed on plants and plant fluids Expanded clypeus Ability to lose their wings

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Absence of mandibles

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\"Which of these is considered a \"\"catch-all\"\" order?\" Coleoptera Hemiptera Neuroptera Hymenoptera Insecta

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Hemiptera

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A living organism that can transmit disease is called: Vector Fomite Pathogen Insect Arachnid

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Vector

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The Phoridae are commonly known as: Scuttle flies Flower flies Skipper flies Blow flies Flesh flies

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Scuttle flies

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Examples of telmophages are: mosquitoes and bed bugs kissing bugs and sucking lice \"horse flies, deer flies and biting midges\"

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\"horse flies, deer flies and biting midges\"

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Myiasis involving those species that can continue myiasis but only after it is started by primary species is known as: Accidental myiasis Primary myiasis Secondary myiasis Tertiary myiasis Incidental myiasis

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Secondary myiasis

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What type of mouth parts do Psycoptera have? Piercing/sucking Mandibulate Siphoning Rasping Sponging

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Mandibulate

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Grasshoppers can be intermediate hosts for: Nematodes Bacterial diseases Poultry tapeworm Nothing Salmonella

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Poultry tapeworm

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Approximately how many species of Muscidae are there in the world? \"120,000\" 4200 700 20000 327

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4200

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\"In arthropods, where is the nerve cord found?\" Dorsally Ventrally Laterally Posteriorly Anterioly

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Ventrally

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The golden age of medical entomology began in: 488 AD 1877 1900 1950 2000

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1877

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Economic losses due to cattle grubs is primarily due to: Lack of weight gain Loss of milk production Lack of reproduction Death of the animal Decreased value of hides

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Decreased value of hides

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You find an insect that exhibits exodigestion. What types of mouthparts does this insect have? Chewing type Cutting-sponging Sponging Siphoning Chewing-lapping

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Sponging

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\"In Collembola, the _______ is used for jumping\" Collophore Furculum Resilin Femur Cerci

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Furculum

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Cochliomyia macellaria is commonly known as: The primary screwworm The secondary screwwrom The sheep blow fly The bronze blowfly The black blowfly

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The secondary screwworm

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Insects that produce eggs are known as: Oviparous Vivparous Oviviparous None of these All of these

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Oviparous

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The first insect order that usually colonizes a new island is: Phthiraptera Thysanoptera Psycoptera Hemiptera Isoptera

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Psycoptera

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Where is the notum found on the insect? Anterior surface of the head Ventral surface of the thorax Dorsal surface of the thorax Lateral surface of the abdomen Posterior surface of the abdomen

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Dorsal surface of the thorax

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A major morphological characteristic of Psycoptera is: Lack of mandibles Wings of equal length Developed collophore Expanded clypeus Presence of ootheca

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Expanded clypeus

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Host substances that are known to attract mosquitoes include: carbon dioxide and lactic acid estrogen and fatty acids all of the above

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all of the above

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Where is Mantophasmatodea found? North America and Asia Africa Russia Australia South America

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Africa

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The lateral surface of the thorax is known as: Lateral sternum Lateral pleura Lateral tergum Lateral notum Lateral gena

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Lateral pleura

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Which is the largest order in the class Insecta? Lepidoptera Coleoptera Neuroptera Hymenoptera Diptera

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Coleoptera

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Where is the arista found on Calliphoridae? On the lateral portion of the mesothorax Under the halteres On the lateral turgum of the prothorax Near the base of the wing On the antennae (it's part of the antennae)

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On the antennae (it's part of the antennae)

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Gastrointenstinal myiasis referes to fly larvae in: The alimentary tract The urethra and/or genitalia of the host The eye tissues The ears The skin

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The alimentary tract

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Ants fall into which order? Lepidoptera Coleoptera Neuroptera Hymenoptera Diptera

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Hymenoptera

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How do house fly larvae become infested with nematodes? They ingest the eggs in fecal matter They feed on infected blood The nematodes are passed from parent to offspring They predate on the first instar nematodes They don't become infested with nematodes--it's a different species

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They ingest the eggs in fecal matter

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What is the function of Johnston's organ? detects airborne vibrations intakes blood from host montiors body heat

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detects airborne vibrations

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Which of the mouthparts is extremely long in butterflies and moths? Hypopharynx Mandibles Labium Labrum Maxillae

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Maxillae

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Babesia bigemina is the causitive agent of what disease? Bancroftian filariasis Texas cattle fever Yellow fever Tick-borne encephalitis Dengue fever

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Texas cattle fever

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What is the spermatheca for? Storage of sperm in the female Storage of sperm in the male Transport of sperm from the testes to the seminal vessicle Transport of sperm to the penis Transport of sperm from oviduct to ovum

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Storage of sperm in the female

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Phorsey is most commin in which group? Ischnocera Rhynchophthirina Anoplura Mallophaga Amblycera

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Ischnocera

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About how many species of Amblycera have been described? 50 550 850 1800 205

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850

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Wuchereria bancrofti is the causative agent of what disease? Bancroftian filariasis Malaria Yellow fever Lyme disease It doesn't cause a disease

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Bancroftian filariasis

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When does traumatic myiasis occur? When ocular myiasis is associated with bacterial infection Anytime urogenital myiasis happens \"When cutaneous myiasis is assoicated with a break, laceration, or open sore in the host's skin\" When the ear drum is punctered by larvae When larvae enter the gastrointestinal system accidentally

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\"When cutaneous myiasis is assoicated with a break, laceration, or open sore in the host's skin\"

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The human botfly is primarily a parasite of: humans bovines monkeys humanoid robots

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bovines

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How many stylets to Hemipterans have? 2 3 4 5 6

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4

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What does a high degree of host specificity imply? long coevolutionary history picky eating lack of Darwinian fitness in most cases a relatively new evolutionary lineage which will later branch out

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long coevolutionary history

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What recent finding about bed bugs might increase the severity of an infestation? they're venomous they can develop functional wings they can transmit HIV they can be reservoirs for Trypanosoma cruzi they can exsanguinate a victim

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they can be reservoirs for Trypanosoma cruzi

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What is NOT a virus that can be transmitted by Aedes albopictus? Chikungunya Dengue Fever St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Yellow Fever

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St. Louis Encephalitis Virus

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The distribution of Hypodermatinae: is exclusively arctic. is exclusively in Eurasia. is exclusively in polar regions. is exclusively in the northern hemisphere.

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is exclusively in the northern hemisphere.

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How many subfamilies of Oestridae are there? 1 2 3 4

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4

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Every subfamily of bots can cause myiasis in humans except: Cuterebrinae Hypodermatinae Oestrinae Gasterophilinae

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Hypodermatinae

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\"Aside from bacteria, fleas commonly vector which organism? \" Cestodes Protozoa Mites Nematodes

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Cestodes

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Which dogs are most at risk of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Purebred dogs Mutts Poodles Dalmations Ex racing greyhounds

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Purebred dogs

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Which of these is known to vector Lyme disease? Rhiphicephalus sanguineus Ixodes scapularis Dermacentor variabilis Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni

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Ixodes scapularis

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What is the pirmary symptom of Lyme disease in dogs? Bulls eye rash Measels like rash Weakness and anemia Acute or subacute arthritis Fever and lethargy

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Acute or subacute arthritis

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The western blacklegged tick is: Ixodes scapularis Ixodes ricinus Ixodes persulactus Ixodes pacificus Ixodes dentatus

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Ixodes pacificus

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What is the causative agent of murine typhus? Yersina pestis Dipylidium caninum Rickettsia typhi Coxiella burnetii Francisella tularensis

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Rickettsia typhi

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Acording to your reading, Ixodes falls into which subfamily? Prostriata Ixodidae Metastriata Nuttalliellidae Ixodes

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Prostriata

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What is \"flea dirt\"? blood which seeps from bite wound and dries shed exocuticles area with high number flea larvae flea pupae blood-rich fecal pellets

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blood-rich fecal pellets

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Argasidae has approximatly how many species (according to lecture)? 183 683 545 1501 2539

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183

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Which species of the Triatominae subfamily are capable of vectoing Trypanosoma cruzi? Those in the genus Linshcosteus Those in the genus Triatoma Those in the genus Panstrongylus Those in the genus Rhodnius All triatomine species have the potential to transmit this disease

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All triatomine species have the potential to transmit this disease

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\"You find a Tabanidae with long antennae, striped wings, and apaical tibial spurs. To which sub group does this specimin belong? \" Horse flies Biting flies Stomoxys Deer flies Hoof flies

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Deer flies

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Approximatly how many species are in the genus Dermacentor? 183 241 3 683 33

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33

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Human babesiosis is caused by what type of pathogen? Virus Bacterium Worms Protozoans It's not caused by a pathogen

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Protozoans

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According to lecture, which type of plague is considered the deadliest? Septicemic Bubonic Pneuomonic Esophageal

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Septicemic

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Hard ticks represent what percentage of known tick species? 100% 20% 50% It varies 80%

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80%

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How long does it take tick paralysis to clear up after removal of the tick? It never clears up 26-30 hours 1 week 2-3 weeks 1-3 hours

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26-30 hours

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The flea antennae fit into specialized grooves called: Lateral grooves Sutures Dorsal gena Antennal sensilium Antennal fossae

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Antennal fossae

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Ticks belong to which suborder? Arachnida Ixodida Acari Parasitiformes Insect

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Ixodida

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Where to Argasidae ticks mate? Off host In leaf litter It depends on species On host They don't mate--the reproduce asexually

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Off host

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What is the shape of the basis capitulum in Dermacentor? Rectangular Hexagonal Round Triangular It doesn't have a basis capitulum

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Rectangular

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Which flea species is the primary vector of bubonic plague? Ctenocephalides felis Tunga penetrans Xenopsylla cheopis Pulex irritans

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Xenopsylla cheopis

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Which of these is not a flea assoicated issue? Irritation Allergy dermatitis Dehydration Mange

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Mange

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What percentage of female Tabanidae must return to a host to finish feeding (what percent are unsuccesful at their initial feeding attempt)? 10% 30% 50% 90% \"It depends on species, habitat, time of day, and size of the female\"

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90%

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Approximately what percentages of tick species act as vectors of pathogens? 100% 80% 20% 50% 10%

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10%

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The larval period in Tabanidae lasts: 3 month 4-18 days 1 year maximum \"2-3 years, but maybe longer under harsh conditions\" \"It depends on food, but usually 3-6 months\"

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\"2-3 years, but maybe longer under harsh conditions\"

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How can you tell first instar Tabanidae larvae from other instars? Size only Number of spiracular openings Size of the head capsule Color of the compound eyes Presence of an egg burster

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Presence of an egg burster

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Most Ctenocephalides felis bites on humans occur in what area? on scalp near ankles no preference near hands upper body

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near ankles

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Tick toxicosis is primarily caused by: Argasidae Ixodidae Dermacentor sp. Ixodes sp. Argus sp.

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Argasidae

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What is the current view for the function of the genal and pronotal combs? Feeding Resistance to disloging by host Grooming Protection

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Protection

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Which of these breeds is most at risk of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Dalmation German shepherd Greyhound Pomeranian Huskey Dire wolf

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German shepherd

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