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Most insects hatch from eggs.

Insects do not breathe through their mouths, but through holes in their exoskeletons.

The belgica antarctica is the only insect indigenous to Antarctica.

The lifespan of insects is typically less than a year.

Insects are cold-blooded.

Insects evolved from crustaceans.

Correct Answer: C. Termites have been known to be on Earth for approximately 200 million years.

Correct Answer: D. Subterranean termite colonies can contain between 60,000 to 1 million termites (i.e., soldiers, reproductives, workers, and a queen).

Correct Answer: D. Subterranean termite damage outweighs the damage of the other termite species annually in the U.S. Subterranean Termites focus on foundations of buildings, wooden beams, and sub-flooring. They can also be found in all locations of the home including the attic.

Correct Answer: A. Subterranean Termites can consume the equivalent of one cup of sawdust in as little as two hours.

Correct Answer: B. The presence of Formosan Termites is marked by any mixture of the following: mud tubes, shedded wings, fecal pellets, and damaged wood. One other sign of Formosan Termites is swarming reproductive termites on window sills or near indoor lighting at night.

Correct Answer: D. Drywood termite droppings are an initial sign that your home may be infested with Drywood termites. Frass are tiny, hexagonal wood-like pellets of excrement.

Correct Answer: B. There are approximately 2,000 known species of termites in the world today actively working to invade your home.

Correct Answer: A. Formosan termites are fragile insects that can easily be killed by low humidity and high temperatures. Therefore, they construct a shelter to protect themselves from the elements. When an active tube is broken open, it will be filled with termite workers and soldiers.

Correct Answer: C. Formosan and Subterranean account for 90% of all termite damage in the U.S. each year.

Correct Answer: C. There is no discrimination among who plays what role in a termite colony with the exception of the Queen. Swarmers can be both male and female.

Millipedes have two pairs of legs per body segment, while Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment.

Centipedes are carnivores. They eat other insects, and in some cases, larger animals, such as frogs, mice, and lizards. On the other hand, Millipedes are herbivores and detritivores, which means they compose decomposing plant matter. They are also known to hang around ant colonies to eat waste left by the ants.

Millipedes do not have pincers. Instead, they curl into a ball to protect their softer undersides. Some Millipedes may also have glands that excrete a caustic or irritating liquid to deter predators. On the other hand, Centipedes have two poisonous pincers on their heads that they use to immobilize or kill their prey. Their bites are not typically fatal to humans, but can prove very painful and can cause an allergic reaction.

Centipedes are able to move very quickly in order to catch their prey and escape their predators. Millipedes move much more slowly. Their legs may not enable them to quickly escape predators, but their large number of small legs allow them to burrow powerfully.

Millipedes have only one set of antennae, located on their heads. They have much better eyesight than Centipedes do. Centipedes have two sets of antennae—one pair on their head and the other at their backends. These antennae help Centipedes make up for their poor eyesight.