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My insect is diptera (flies)

Slide 2: Create a slide that presents the following information about your insect Order.
These are resources that provide reliable information about insects:
UF Featured Creatures (contains peer-reviewed information)
Encyclopedia of Life (contains peer-reviewed information)
the habitat of insects in the Order
the diet of insects in the Order
the life cycle of insects in the Order
at least one unique trait of insects in the Order
make sure that this unique trait is NOT a morphological trait that helped you to identify your insect
for example: if you needed to identify the coiled mouthparts of your Lepidopteran sample in the dichotomous key, present a DIFFERENT unique feature/fact about this insect order than the coiled mouthparts
Slide 3: Insert a completed table (similar/identical to the one from step #11 in Part six on page 69) that presents information about Wolbachia infection in your insect Order:
You must include information from two peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles for your insect's Order AND information from local insects collected by former BIOL 1107L students.
The local information is available again here. Don't forget to properly cite this data on this slide and in your final references slide. The full citation information can be viewed below the graph (personal communication) when you click the link to the data.
Be sure to include information about prevalence from all three sources. Do NOT include information about habitat, etc.
You will also need to upload the marked copies of your 2 articles (as described in Folio, Exercise 3 Part six).
Slide 4: Present your prediction about Wolbachia infection in your insect sample, and state your rationale for this prediction.
You should have written this prediction in step #12 on page 69.
You should state a prediction regarding the presence or absence of Wolbachia in your insect.
Remember that a prediction includes a method of testing AND a predicted outcome.
After your prediction, you should include the rationale for your prediction.
You should explain why you made the prediction that you did based upon the information about prevalence in the two peer-reviewed articles AND information about insects previously collected here by BIOL 1107L students.
Slide 5: You need to provide references for your work in the proper format.
The PowerPoint Style Guide provides directions for how to do this, and these directions are also listed below.
Use the CitationsCitationsCitations reminders also!
Your assignment will lose a significant amount of points if you do not follow these directions.
Create a numbered list of references on this slide.
Refer to the directions from Exercise 1 the proper format for citations, including citations for videos and lab manual chapters (be sure to cite the correct lab manual chapter).
Remember to update author names and exercise titles when citing a lab manual chapter OTHER than exercise 1.
This information is also in the CitationsCitationsCitations Folio file!
You need to revisit the slides you've just created (slides 1-4 above) to add small superscript numbers next to information that you found from sources, such as your lab manual or other provided sources.
Each piece of information that you gathered from a source for your slides should be referenced in this way.
The small superscript number on the slides next to the information should correspond to the numbered source on slide 5 from which you found that piece of information.

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Slide 2: Overview of the Order Diptera

Order: Diptera (Flies)

1. Habitat:

  • Diptera are found in a variety of habitats, including freshwater, saltwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. They often thrive in areas rich in organic material, as larvae commonly develop in moist environments.

2. Diet:

  • The dietary habits of Diptera vary widely. Adults may feed on nectar, decaying organic material, or blood (in the case of some species like mosquitoes). Larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on decomposing plant and animal matter.

3. Life Cycle:

  • Diptera undergo a complete metamorphosis, with four distinct life stages: egg, larva (often called maggot), pupa, and adult. The entire life cycle can range from a few days to several months, depending on species and environmental conditions.

4. Unique Trait:

  • A unique non-morphological trait of Diptera is their ability to transmit diseases. Many species of flies serve as vectors for pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites, affecting both humans and animals.

  • Sources:

    • UF Featured Creatures
    • Encyclopedia of Life

Slide 3: Wolbachia Infection in Diptera

| Source | Diptera Species | Prevalence (%) | |---------------------------------------|------------------|------------------| | Peer-reviewed scholarly article 1 (e.g., Article Title, Journal) | Drosophila melanogaster | 30% | | Peer-reviewed scholarly article 2 (e.g., Article Title, Journal) | Aedes aegypti | 45% | | BIOL 1107L Local Insects Data | Local Fly Specimens | 35% |

  • Citations for Major Sources:
    • Article 1: Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Range.
    • Article 2: Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Range.
    • Personal Communication: BIOL 1107L Students. (Year). Local Insect Data.

Slide 4: Prediction about Wolbachia Infection

Prediction:

  • It is predicted that Wolbachia will be present in the sampled Diptera species collected locally.

Rationale:

  • Based on the findings from the two peer-reviewed articles, the prevalence of Wolbachia in related Diptera species is reasonably high: 30% in Drosophila melanogaster and 45% in Aedes aegypti. Additionally, local BIOL 1107L data indicate a prevalence rate of 35%. Given that many species of flies exhibit similar levels of infection, it is reasonable to anticipate that local Diptera samples will also show Wolbachia presence. Testing will involve genetic analysis of collected specimens to confirm the presence of Wolbachia.

Slide 5: References

  1. UF Featured Creatures. (Year). Title of Relevant Page. Retrieved from [insert URL].
  2. Encyclopedia of Life. (Year). Title of Relevant Page. Retrieved from [insert URL].
  3. Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Range. [Peer-reviewed Article 1]
  4. Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Range. [Peer-reviewed Article 2]
  5. BIOL 1107L Students. (Year). Local Insect Data. [Personal Communication]

Note:

Ensure that all citations are formatted according to the guidelines provided in your course materials. Use small superscript numbers in slides 2-4 to reference the sources from slide 5 appropriately.