Question
The extinct non-dinosaur species Tyrannasorus rex is in this order's Hybosoridae family. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this order of insects that contains a quarter of all known animal species. Organisms in this order are distinguished by their hardened elytra.
ANSWER: beetles [or Coleo·ptera]
[10e] The Tyrannasorus rex beetle's set of these appendages had nine segments. These protrusions from an insect's head are typically used as sense organs.
ANSWER: antennae
[10h] The resin that trapped the Tyrannasorus rex holotype was produced by a tree in this family, Hymenaea protera. Members of this family secrete flavonoids that trigger the release of LCOs and activation of nod genes in their symbionts.
ANSWER: legumes [or peas or beans or Faba·ce·ae or Legumi·nosae]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 42 | 16.90 | 98% | 62% | 10% |