Cockroach and Termite Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the fascinating world of cockroaches, highlighting their diversity, social behavior, and ecological importance. Despite their negative perception, cockroaches play a crucial role in ecosystems as nutrient recyclers and prey for other animals. The video also discusses pest species and management, emphasizing the small number of cockroaches that are pests. Additionally, it covers termites as specialized roaches and their societal structures. The contributions of Margaret Collins, a pioneering entomologist, are also highlighted, showcasing her impact on termite research and civil rights.

What is the term for the fear of cockroaches?

• Arachnophobia

• Katsaridaphobia

• Mysophobia

• Entomophobia

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cockroaches?

• They exhibit parental care.

• They have complicated social structures.

• They are solitary creatures.

• They can make different sounds with different meanings.

What role do cockroaches play in ecosystems?

• They are primary producers.

• They are important in nutrient cycling.

• They are pollinators.

• They are top predators.

Which species of cockroach is known to no longer exist in the wild?

• German cockroach

• Turquoise cockroach

• American cockroach

• Madagascar hissing cockroach

What is a common misconception about cockroaches?

• They are all pests.

• They are all aquatic.

• They are all colorful.

• They are all beneficial.

What is the relationship between termites and cockroaches?

• Termites are a type of cockroach.

• Termites are unrelated to cockroaches.

• Termites are predators of cockroaches.

• Termites are prey for cockroaches.

What is the term for the social structure of termites?

• Parasitic

• Eusocial

• Communal

• Solitary

Who was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in entomology?

• Rachel Carson

• Margaret Collins

• Jane Goodall

• E.O. Wilson

What significant contribution did Margaret Collins make to entomology?

• She discovered the first insect society.

• She discovered a new species of butterfly.

• She produced foundational work on termite ecology.

• She invented a new pest control method.

What is a key characteristic of eusocial insects like termites?

• They have a division of labor.

• They are all herbivores.

• They do not care for their young.

• They live alone.