Exploring Aquatic Insects and Their Ecological Roles

What is the primary habitat of many insects during the early stages of their life?

• On land

• Underground

• In trees

• Underwater

What process do ctis flies undergo that is similar to butterflies?

• Egg hatching

• Complete metamorphosis

• Molting

• Incomplete metamorphosis

What type of life cycle do dragonflies have?

• Multiple metamorphoses

• No metamorphosis

• Incomplete metamorphosis

• Complete metamorphosis

What do ctis fly larvae use to camouflage themselves?

• Sand particles

• Water bubbles

• Leaves and twigs

• Mud only

How do dragonflies breathe underwater?

• They hold their breath

• Through their skin

• Using lungs

• Using internal gills

Which insects are known as 'toe biters'?

• Ctis flies

• Nymphs

• Dragonflies

• Batds

What is bioaccumulation?

• Increase of pollutants in animals

• Natural pollutant filtration

• Decrease of pollutants in animals

• Stable pollutant levels

What role do aquatic insects play in the food chain?

• They are secondary consumers

• They are primary consumers

• They decompose plant material

• They are tertiary consumers

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What indicates a healthy stream when monitoring aquatic insects?

• Presence of pollutants

• Absence of any insects

• Diversity of insect types

• Presence of many fly larvae

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How can citizens contribute to monitoring stream health?

• By avoiding streams

• By polluting less

• By participating in science projects

• By fishing

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