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At 24C, an insect takes 15 hours to hatch from the egg stage and 21 hours to complete the first instar. Using 10C as a threshold, what is the total number of degree hours it takes this insect to reach the second instar (i.e., complete the first instar)? List only the number itself in your answer.

When you collect larvae you keep a sample alive for rearing. Why do you do this?  

The court may exclude evidence if the probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of misleading the jury under which FRE?

If evidence can be admitted into court because it is deemed relevant and reliable in the scientific field, what admissibility standard does that court follow?

Who is considered the gatekeeper to determine if evidence is admissible due to scientific value?

Identify this insect down to the lowest level covered in class.

An insect was collected from a scene, but the investigator was unsure what it is. They say it is long and thin and dark brown in color. It’s pretty flat and have what appear to be pinchers at one end. What type of insect is this (common name) [blank1] What order does it belong to? Spelling and capitalization always count. [blank2]

What type of antennae are shown here?   

At a scene what type of writing implement should you use and why?

What phylum are insects classified under? Make sure to capitalize your answer.