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These little fellows, often no more than an inch long, have a dark brown or black body that is long and slender. They have six legs and a pair of forceps-like pincers on their abdomen, which they use for defense and hunting. Despite their scary name, earwigs are quite harmless and their pincers aren't strong enough to harm a human.  \nKeeping their pincers busy, earwigs have a varied diet. They munch on a wide range of stuff, from plant debris and ripe fruits to other insects and their eggs. Because of their eating habits, they can be both helpful and harmful to gardeners. They aid in breaking down organic matter, but can also damage crops and ornamental plants.  \nFrom munching on plants and insects, let's jump to where these creatures call home. Earwigs are found almost everywhere around the world, but they prefer damp, cool places. They often hide in small, tight crevices during the day and come out at night to feed. You might find them under pots, in mulch, or amidst leaf piles in your garden.  \nNow that we've visited their home, let's take a peek into their life cycle. Earwigs undergo incomplete metamorphosis, which means they pass through three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. Interestingly, they are one of the few non-social insect species that show maternal care. Mama earwigs guard their eggs and young until they are ready to fend for themselves, which is quite unique in the insect world!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color might the body of an earwig be?  \n[A. black](A. black) [B. red](B. red) C. yellow [D. green](D. green)  \n[2](2)) How big are earwigs?  \nA. half a foot in size B. no more than an inch long  \nC. several feet long D. tiny, like a grain of sand  \n3) Are earwigs deadly to humans?  \nA. Only male B. Yes C. No D. Sometimes earwigs  \n4) What is part of the diet of an earwig?  \nA. lumber wood B. plant debris C. walnuts D. small rodents  \n5) How is the maternal care of earwigs?  \nA. Mama earwigs build nests out of twigs for their young  \nB. Mama earwigs guard their eggs and young  \nC. Mama earwigs leave their eggs alone  \nD. Mama earwigs eat their young  \n6) What are the pincers of an earwig used for?  \nA. communication B. pollination  \nC. building nests D. defense and hunting  \n7) Where do earwigs prefer to live?  \nA. damp places B. freezing places  \nC. grassy plains D. hot deserts  \n8) When do earwigs come out to feed?  \nA. In the morning B. All the time C. At night D. In the afternoon  \n9) What is unique about the way earwigs care for their young?  \nA. Earwigs leave their young after they hatch.  \nB. Earwigs don't have young.  \nC. Mama earwigs guard their eggs and young.  \nD. The young earwigs take care of themselves.  \n10) What is the life cycle of an earwig called?  \nA. Adaptable metamorphosis B. Incomplete metamorphosis  \nC. Complete metamorphosis D. 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