Which of Wigglesworth's Observations of Rhodnius Bugs Helped Explain the Role

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of Wigglesworth's observations of Rhodnius bugs 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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