Georgia Correctional Officer (CO) Practice Exam

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What is the texture and consistency of frass produced by Anobiid beetles?

Very fine and tightly packed
Gritty and loosely packed
Fine to coarse and tightly packed
Gritty and tightly packed

The correct answer is: Gritty and loosely packed

The frass produced by Anobiid beetles is characterized by a gritty texture that is loosely packed. Anobiid beetles, also known as woodboring beetles, feed on wood, and the waste they produce is composed of small fragments of wood and excrement. This combination results in a fine, gritty appearance, which is not densely packed but rather scattered, allowing air to move between the particles. The loose packing of the frass is indicative of its composite nature, which includes varied sizes of wood particles and fecal matter, distinguishing it from more compact forms of waste produced by other insects. Understanding this texture is essential for identification and management practices relating to infestations of these beetles.