Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (24 min. 4 sec.) ; 144909700 bytes |
Summary |
What do cockroaches, scorpions, crabs and stick insects all have in common? To find out join Dr Rob as he gets out his magnifying glass and SCOPES out all the science behind things that... creep and crawl.CREEP AND CRAWL 101There are over one million different insect species known - that's more than mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and plants combined. Michelle Gleeson, an entomologist from Bugs Ed will take you through all things buggy. EXPERIMENT: JITTERBUGTo celebrate all things that... creep and crawl, Julia shows you how to make your very own jitterbug with a few old toothbrushes, blu-tac, a 3V watch battery, a small electric motor and some stuff to decorate it with. SCORPIONSWhat has plier-like pincers and prominent stingers? Well Natasha Ford from the Melbourne Museum will take you through this creepy crawly that sends most humans running for their life.FIDDLER CRABSThe fiddler crab is obviously a type of crab, but how exactly did it get its name? Candice Bywater an Ecologist from the University of Queensland will reveal the truth about their name and many other facts she has discovered in her research on these creepy crawlies. LORD HOW ISLAND STICK INSECTSIn the world of insects, sometimes no amount of skilful creeping and fast crawling can help them escape their predator. Patrick Honan from the Melbourne Zoo explains why the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is so special and how they are making a come back after nearly becoming extinct. PLANTSInsects aren't the only things that creep and crawl and John Rayner a horticulturalist from The University of Melbourne is here to take you on a guided tour through the world of creeping plants. So creep and crawl your way on in and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! |
Event |
Broadcast 2010-03-18 at 08:00:00 |
Notes |
Classification: G |
Subject |
Climbing plants.
|
|
Crabs.
|
|
Crawling and creeping.
|
|
Insects -- Locomotion.
|
Form |
Streaming video
|
Author |
Ford, Natasha, contributor
|
|
Rayner, John, contributor
|
|