Which of the Following Is an Observation of Rhodnius Bugs

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an observation of Rhodnius bugs that helped explain the role of insect hormones?

• A) A blood meal triggers molting in these bugs.
• B) If decapitated immediately following a blood meal, the bug will molt.
• C) When two bugs are connected, they molt simultaneously.
• D) When two bugs are connected, the feeding status of one can trigger molting in the other.
• E) When two bugs are decapitated and connected, they do not molt into adults.

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