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Insects and bugs can be pesky, but can also contribute to their environment. Get information about flies, bees and wasps with this free video series on insects.
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A flea's biology includes being an invertebrate and, more specifically, an arthropod with a thick exoskeleton. Find out more about the biology of fleas, including their habits and eggs, with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
The different types of spiders, such as the black widow, daddy long legs, banana spider and tarantula, all belong to the arthropod invertebrate group of insects with legs and joints. Discover the different types of spiders and their behaviors with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Fruit flies come from the eggs laid by other fruit flies, and they are mostly attracted to over-ripe fruit due to its high sugar content. Explore the fruit fly, and get rid of rotting fruit to rid the house of fruit flies, with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Fruit flies do not bite because, instead of teeth, they have proboscis injectors that help them eat over-ripe fruit more efficiently. Discover more about how a fruit fly eats with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Mosquitoes can bite cats, but it is rare for a cat to have an allergic reaction or to even get heart worms from the mosquito bite. Keep an eye on a mosquito-bitten feline with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Snakes do not have eyelids, but instead they have a small scale above each eye that protects them from irritation. See how a snake sheds its skin and protects its eyes with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
The tarantula is a hairy spider that belongs to the arthropod invertebrate family, and it can be one of the biggest spiders in existence. Learn how tarantulas catch their prey with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Wasps create their nests by chewing on wood pulp, mixing it with saliva and producing a papery substance that is layered up into a nest form. Find out how wasps make their nests with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Fruit flies grow through a process called metamorphosis, beginning as an egg, hatching into a larva, turning into a pupa and finally becoming an adult fruit fly. Discover the fruit fly's life cycle with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Insects eliminate waste by passing food and water through malpighian tubules that convert the waste into uric acid, which is then excreted from the insect's body. Find out more about a bug's excreted waste with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
A bee is able to fly by beating their wings at a tremendous speed, which allows them to simply hover or to move through space. Get more information about a bee's flight, which is similar to a hummingbird's, from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Dragonflies can fly at a rate between 30 and 60 kilometers per hour, which is equivalent to about 19 to 38 miles per hour, because of their double set of wings. Learn more about a dragonfly's flight habits with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Fruit flies live only between 10 to 18 days, but they can reproduce very rapidly and start the metamorphosis all over again. Discover the fruit fly's life cycle with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Fruit flies are generally attracted to sugar, as are most other flies, but they are particularly fond of over-ripe fruit with its high sugar content. Find out what else attracts fruit flies with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
Insects are small invertebrate animals that can be real pests. Including flies, spiders, bees and wasps, bugs tend to annoy humans with their bites, stings and buzzing. However, each insect plays an important role in nature, whether it be to pollinate flowers, produce honey or prey on other pests. All in all, some insects can be quite beneficial to nature's cycle. In this free video series on insects, a high school biology teacher discusses different types of insects and bugs, including spiders, fleas, flies, bees and wasps. Find out the biology of a flea, and get tips for preventing a flea infestation. Learn about different species of spiders and their habits, and find out how a bee can fly. Get detailed information about different buggy habits and lifestyles.
Janice Creneti Janice Creneti has a bachelor's degree in secondary science education and biology from Boston University. She has been teaching for more than 20 years. She currently teaches at Lakewood High School in Tampa, Fla.dkdk
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