A Eurosta solidaginis, also known as the Golden Rod Gall Fly, is an insect that lives in a Solidago atlissma/ canadis. The female Gall Fly has an ovipositor which implants eggs in the Golden Rod plant. Eggs are implanted by the mother onto the apical meristem. At the apical meristem the larva releases a chemical that stimulates the host goldenrod which in return forms the gall (Abrahamson, Kenneth, McCrea, Whitwell, and Vernieri 1991). The gall acts as a protective barrier for the Eurosta Solidagnis. The larva transforms from larvae to pupa in the gall. The Eurosta solidaginis predators include other insects and birds. The ovipositon, which is the placing of the eggs, occurs in mid- late May (Abrahamson, Sattler, McCrea, and Weis 1989). The gall start to appear about 3 weeks after the oviposition, and they finish growing, reaching their full size three to four weeks later. The…
To keep the tests accurate, it is important to separate the adults from the parental generation so you know you are only crossing the F-1 flies.…
Plants can’t move like animals do but they respond to certain stimuli, making them change the direction in which they grow. Plants are very sensitive to their environment and have evolved many forms of "tropisms" in order to ensure their survival.…
The green stink bug is considered a pest to most people, but most people don’t know about it. The stink bug has a bright green color with narrow sides and can be spotted or striped. These marking can be black, yellow, white, or red. It has bilateral symmetry, where a line can be drawn down the middle and each side looks the same. From the tip of the head to the tail end, the size varies between 13mm-19mm and it has an oval like shape.…
Diprotodon, meaning "two forward teeth", sometimes known as the Giant Wombat or the Rhinoceros Wombat, was the largest known marsupial that ever lived and the last of the extinct, herbivorous Diprotodontids. Diprotodon was the first fossil mammal named from Australia and one of the most well-known of the mega fauna. It was widespread across Australia when the first indigenous people arrived, co-existing with them for thousands of years before becoming extinct about 25,000 years ago.…
Before one can begin the lab, he/she must make a prediction about what gene the trait one are analyzing is on. The trait can either be sex-linked, or autosomal.…
The species that is the direct variable in this experiment is the Cranefly larvae. This species does not stay as a larvae its entire life. The Cranefly larvae is one of the many species that goes through a cycle of different stages in its life. Since the larvae go through 4 different stages it is called complete metamorphosis. The first stage the species has being in an egg. After the mother Craneflies eggs are fertilized, they then release their eggs over temperate waters. As the eggs are released they fall into the water and will descend into the stream bed. After they complete this stage of their life then the Craneflies hatch out of their eggs as larvae. This is the stage in which the species are in for the experiment. During this…
The book I selected is called Horsefly and Honeybee, which is a fiction book written by Randy Cecil.This book is about a horsefly and a honey bee who fought over a flower and each lost a wing. Because they could no longer fly they were captured by a bullfrog and soon to be eaten. But, they decided to work together and use the remaining wings they had to fly away. By doing so, they escaped, became friends, and shared the flower. This book is at the instructional level for the majority of the class and is for ages four to eight and grades pre-k to third. However for a handful of students, who i’ve noticed are at a higher reading level than the rest of the class, this book would be somewhat simpler. But, the moral gained from the story is something…
So, you are a Betta fish owner, or are soon to be one. In my experience learning how to care for Betta fish, they have been one of the most exciting and rewarding pets to own. As colorful, beautiful, and interactive as they may be, they will not last long without the proper care being given to them. So whether you are a veteran or a brand-new Betta fish owner this guide serves to clear up misconceptions about these pets and give you solid advice so that your pet can live as long (and happily) as possible. Additionally, I have provided you with several excellent care resources at the bottom of the article.…
If I cross a female apterous fly with a male wild fly, what would the offspring look like?…
The quality and performance of travel fly rods has greatly improved from when they were first introduced. More anglers are beginning to consider this type of fly rod when they are looking to add a new rod to their collection or replacing an old one. Many manufacturers of traditional fly rods also have a line of travel size fly rods to choose from in both fresh and saltwater configurations.…
As we enter the digital age, one thing is for sure and whether we like it or not this “dragonfly” will not be the last technology device we will see. However, as much as I fancies and enjoy this information ages I would not want to see this dragonfly spying my kids or me because, I believe it is an invasion of privacy.…
Starfish or sea stars are marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Echinodermata; class Asteroidea. Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci) are found on coral reefs in the tropics ranging from the Red Sea, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and all the way to the Pacific coast of Panama. It plays a major role in the destruction of fast growing coral species. Scientists believe that this starfish has lived on the reefs for tens of thousands of years and when the populations of this echinoderm increase in number, they can seriously damage the coral reefs.…
Fruit Flies, also known as Drosophila melanogaster, are good insects to observe genetic testing. The fruit fly has obvious character traits which are easily seen when observing the fly body. There is also a vast variety of characteristics for each trait. The most common trait differences are the wings and eye color. The flies’ traits always follow Mendelian genetics and are easy to create pennant squares for. Plus the flies breed quickly, so the offspring will only take about two weeks to hatch and grow into adults. Fruit flies are also cooperate well to mate with any type. Genotype and phenotypes don’t matter when it comes to breeding. Also the flies produce hundreds of offspring, so you can easily tell the genotype of the generation prior.…
Is it important to the public about the monarch butterfly awareness? yes , it is important because many people care about monarch butterflies.One of the problems is climate change because many butterflies flea during the winter because cold front arrives and makes the butterflies fleas and go someplace else. Many butterflies leave for many different stuff such as climate , polluting ,and public awareness.…