The order Hemiptera comprises the "true bugs," a diverse group of insects characterized by their specialized piercing-sucking mouthparts used for feeding on plant sap or animal fluids. Hemipterans exhibit hemelytra, where the front wings are partially hardened, and they undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult). This order includes familiar families such as aphids (Aphididae), cicadas (Cicadidae), shield bugs (Pentatomidae), and many others, with species found in nearly all habitats worldwide.

"type": "single-choice",

"prompt": "What specialized mouthparts do Hemiptera use for feeding?",

"correct": "Piercing-sucking",

"incorrect": ["Chewing", "Sponging"],

"answer": "Hemiptera use piercing-sucking mouthparts for feeding."

}> Hemiptera use piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from plants or animals.

"type": "multiple-choice",

"prompt": "Which families are included in Hemiptera?",

"correct": ["Aphididae", "Cicadidae", "Pentatomidae"],

"incorrect": ["Formicidae", "Lepidoptera"],

"answer": "Aphididae, Cicadidae, and Pentatomidae are families within Hemiptera."

}> Important families include Aphididae (aphids), Cicadidae (cicadas), and Pentatomidae (shield bugs).