Introduction: The objective of this lab was to study the trait of aldehyde oxidase (AO) in fruit flies. Aldehyde oxidase is responsible for catalyzing the oxidation of many aldehydes. The aldox gene controls the amount of AO activity in Drosophila melanogaster. In the first part of the lab, an enzyme spot test will be performed on two different vials of Drosophila to exhibit the AO activity of both vial 1A and 1B. A positive test for AO test will present a blue color, while a negative test will present no reaction.
This experiment was conducted to determine whether or not Callosobruchus maculatus, or bean beetles, had a bean color preference for oviposition choice. Oviposition is the process of a female insect laying her eyes on plant parts and other materials, which can be influenced by many factors. The bean beetle eggs are opaque and clear, which allowed us to test the hypothesis that C. maculatus prefer the darker red Adzuki beans over the white Black-eyed peas for oviposition choice. Two different colored bean types were used, the red Adzuki beans and the white Black-eyed peas. We placed three female and two male bean beetles in each petri dish, with 55 of each bean type randomly placed in the dish, for a week.
Then, the beetles were given a chance to breed which resulted in failure; most of the eggs and larvae died because of the loss of the microbe. Scientists found HhMAN1
I’d like to think of their fried and chocolate covered, bugs like our fancy
Sugar Glider V. Flying Squirrel Sugar gliders and flying squirrels are two small animals with a lot of differences and similarities that get them mixed up all the time. Sugar gliders and flying squirrels look very similar but belong to separate families. Sugar gliders are found in Australia, while flying squirrels are native to North America. Flying squirrels also lack the pouch that sugar gliders use to shelter and protect their young. Gliders are also more vocal than their flying squirrel cousins.
Only the larva of this insect can actually eat cloth, the adults just don 't have the mandibles to do so. They have four life stages, the egg, larva, pupa and adult. The adults only live two to four weeks. The larva are attracted to animal products that contain keratin. This is a fibrous protein found in hair and skin.
This species is sexually dimorphic so there are phenotypic signs that allow us to distinguish between the biological sexes of the organisms. However, while the flies are still young they are light
Do you notice noises in your attic at night? Or see bats flying in and out of your roof? Maybe you have had a bat inside your house! Have you noticed bat droppings (also known as guano)? If
“Only after he got to the door he notice what had really attracted him- the smell of something to eat” (Kafka 1167). This quote heightens the reader's sense of smell and they could wonder if bugs ingest similar food that humans
The Nutria can grow to 20 pounds; however, most of the time they range from 12 to 15 pounds and are on average 24 inches long (Leblanc). They seem to have the appearance of a beaver, yet their tale resembles that of a rat and
Wood Boring Insects will be Attracted to Log Homes Wood-boring insects are attracted to all kinds of wood, but if the cabin is properly maintained the chances of
A Demonstration of Chemotaxis Between Flies and Various Substances (Sugar vs Bacteria) Abstract: The purpose of this lab based on the Drosophila melanogaster (the common fruit fly) reactions. Since the fly has been studied and observed for many years, and known for its unique chemotactic attractions to different stimuli, it was an ideal organism for the study being conducted. In the experiment the purpose was to be able to figure out whether the flies would be more attracted to sugar or bacteria.
In conclusion, the texts “Eat Your Bugs” and “Insect Farmers” are similar in that they both say that bugs are healthy and that they are good for the environment. However, they are different because “Eat Your Bugs” says that they have exactly the right amount of bugs and “Insect Farmers” say that they need more bugs to feed everyone. Another difference is that they don’t want to transport bugs for many different
Informative Analysis of The Human Fly The Human Fly by T.C. Boyle tells the story of a man who wants to be a famous superhero. The text deals with morality, mental illness and loss. This essay demonstrates an analysis of how these elements are interpreted and describes how the life lessons of this text can be applied to reality.
Introduction Great thinkers, including Plato and Aristotle opened the doors to studying society; they based their thoughts on creating an “ideal society”. The science of Sociology was later developed in the early 19th century by Auguste Comte, who coined the word “Sociology”. He began to study society, using “critical thinking”. Comte believed that only by really understanding society could we begin to change it.
