Arthropods
Insects
Crayfish
Organs
Misc.
100
Which of the following is not a characteristic of arthropods?
Segmented bodies
Jointed appendages
Exoskeleton made of chitin
Endoskeleton made of bone
Endoskeleton made of bone
100
What type of metamorphosis do grasshoppers undergo?
Incomplete metamorphosis
100
What are the two main body segments of a crayfish?
Cephalothorax and abdomen
100
#3
Legs
100
Bug or Insect?
Insect
200
What is the primary function of the exoskeleton?
Provide protection
200
What is an advantage of metamorphosis for insects?
It enables them to produce more eggs
200
Which part of the crayfish is covered by the carapace?
Cephalothorax
200
Crop
200
What year was the first black hole discovered?
1971
300
How is the nervous system of arthropods structured?
They have a ventral nerve cord and brain
300
How do ants use pheromones?
To lead others to food sources
300
What factor primarily influences the gestation period of crayfish eggs?
Climate
300
Gastric Caeca
300
Epistemophobia is the fear of what?
Knowledge
400
What happens immediately after an arthropod molts?
The new exoskeleton provides little protection
400
What forms of communication do insects use?
Light flashes, Sound production, Chemical signals, Interpretive dance
400
What happens to food particles after they are ground by the stomach's chitin teeth?
They are moved to the digestive gland
400
What is the function of the maxillae?
Hold/taste food
400
What year was the modern pencil sharpener invented?
1847
500
What advantage do compound eyes provide to arthropods?
They provide a clear image of motion and color
500
How do bees determine the sun's position even in cloudy conditions?
By detecting ultraviolet and polarized light
500
How does the green gland help crayfish in freshwater environments?
It removes extra water and retains sodium
500
What is the function of the gastrice caeca?
Additional digestion chamber
500
Why was Jennifer Grey hesitant to accept the role of Baby in "Dirty Dancing"?
She disliked Patrick Swayze