The Reproductive Systems of Many Insects Can Be Manipulated by Parasitic

question 69

True/False

The reproductive systems of many insects can be manipulated by parasitic symbionts, which are passed down to each generation and can skew the sex ratio of their progeny.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

EEG

Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain.

Meissner Corpuscles

Specific nerve terminations in the skin designed to respond to the sensation of light touch.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other body parts that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a key role in touch, pressure, and sound sensation.