- 1. Arachnology is the scientific study of arachnids, a diverse group of eight-legged invertebrates that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. Arachnologists investigate the anatomy, behavior, ecology, evolutionary history, and classification of arachnids, contributing to our understanding of these fascinating creatures and their role in various ecosystems. Through fieldwork, laboratory research, and collaboration with other scientists, arachnologists work to uncover the secrets of arachnid biology and shed light on their important ecological functions and interactions with other organisms.
What is the study of spiders known as?
A) Ornithology
B) Entomology
C) Arachnology
D) Herpetology
- 2. How many legs do spiders have?
A) Twelve
B) Eight
C) Six
D) Ten
- 3. Which part of a spider's body makes silk?
A) Cephalothorax
B) Spinnerets
C) Mandibles
D) Abdomen
- 4. What are the tiny prehensile appendages found near a spider's mouth called?
A) Sutures
B) Maxillae
C) Antennae
D) Pedipalps
- 5. What is the name for the venomous fangs of a spider?
A) Chelicerae
B) Mandibles
C) Labium
D) Maxillae
- 6. What is the process by which a spider uses silk to travel through the air known as?
A) Floating
B) Ballooning
C) Drifting
D) Gliding
- 7. What is the name for the silk structure where a spider retreats to rest or lay eggs?
A) Silk nest
B) Lair
C) Cocoon
D) Egg sac
- 8. What is the scientific term for the order of arachnids that includes spiders?
A) Arachnoidea
B) Arachnida
C) Araneae
D) Arachnidia
- 9. What is the name for the technique used by some spiders to camouflage their appearance by adding environmental materials to their silk?
A) Concealing
B) Camouflaging
C) Disguising
D) Decorating
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