Bugs
Name 1 difference between an insect and an Arachnid.
8 Legs/6 legs, 2 body segments/3 body segments, metamorphosis/molting, etc
What is the small state mammal of Texas?
Nine-banded armadillo
what is biggest frog in Texas
Bullfrog
What fish does caviar come from?
Sturgeon fish.
Name a carnivorous plant
Sundew, venus fly trap, pitcher plants, bladderworts, buterworts, etc
Is a scorpion an insect or an arachnid?
Arachnid
What is an endemic species?
A species that lives exclusively in one specific geographic location and nowhere else.
Are poisonous dart frogs kept in captivity dangerous?
Typically, no! Their poison comes from their diet, and in captivity, they typically lack the alkaloids they need to be dangerous.
Are whale sharks considered to be whales, or sharks?
Sharks!
What genus of plant dominates Australia?
Eucalyptus
T/F: Daddy Long Legs are Spiders
FAAAALSEEEEE
What is the only venomous mammal?
The Platypus! They also lay eggs.
What is the name of the leucistic Texas rat snake that hates hit youtuber Markiplier?
Tofu
What are the predators of manatees?
Boats. Manatees have no natural predators.
What is an angiosperm?
A plant that produces flowers
What is the effect of a bite by a Lone Star Tick?
Alpha-gal syndrome (Red meat + Dairy allergy)
What is the only Marsupial native to North America?
The Opossum! They also are immune to carrying rabies because they have a very low internal body temperature! Also, they don't play dead voluntarily! It's an involuntarily response! Can you tell I like Opossums?
Are king cobras cobras?
Nope! King cobras belong to the genus Ophiophagus, while true cobras belong to the genus Naja.
How many bones are in the body of a shark?
Zero! Their skeletal systems are composed entirely of cartilage.
Is Algae a true plant?
What is the scientific difference between moths and butterflies?
There is technically no difference. While there are some identifying traits, such as the antennae or resting pose of the wings, there are exceptions in each group. Additionally, they are all in the order Lepidoptera together.
What is the defining feature of Mammals?
The presence of mammary glands/Milk production
What is the difference between snakes and legless lizards? Name at least 1 but I'll be happy if you know 2
Eyelids, earholes, rigid jaws, uniform scales, tail dropping, and thick slightly notched tongues are all features exclusive to legless lizards.
What mammal has no vocal cords? (2 answers accepted)
Sunfish
Is poison ivy poisonous or venomous?
Neither! The oils that cause that itchy reaction on your skin are considered an allergen. This is because the compound itself isn't dangerous to the cells, but it causes the immune system to severely overreact.