INSTRUCTIONS:
Insect biology can inspire high-tech advances in bioengineering, computer algorithms, nanomaterials science, and advanced robotics, as well as in other cutting-edge areas of applied research.For this checkpoint quiz, you should apply what you've learned in this course (or outside the course!) to come up with a new and innovative application of insect biology (or the biology of any other invertebrate animal). Creativity is encouraged, and don't feel like you need to restrict yourself to the limits of modern technology (you can delve into the realm of science fiction as long as you keep it somewhat realistic).Grading will be based on how well (detail, accuracy) you describe the real insect biology that serves as the foundation for your new invention/advancement in science/technology. Here are some example topics you might consider addressing: Which species/groups of insects have this biological feature? How is it adaptive, and how did it evolve? How does it operate at a cellular/behavior/organismal level? Is there variation in this feature among populations? How might this feature be applied to modern (or futuristic) advances in technology? What would its value be for humans/the world?Your response should be about 300 words.