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Which characteristic is unique to scorpions compared to spiders?
Which characteristic is unique to scorpions compared to spiders?
- External exoskeleton
- Presence of chelicerae
- Segmented body plan
- Pedipalps modified into pincers (correct)
How does the European lobster differ from other decapod crustaceans?
How does the European lobster differ from other decapod crustaceans?
- Presence of a carapace
- Marine habitat
- Large, asymmetrical claws (correct)
- Ten walking legs
What primary ecological role do water mites fulfill in aquatic environments?
What primary ecological role do water mites fulfill in aquatic environments?
- Parasites of aquatic insects and other invertebrates (correct)
- Decomposers of organic matter
- Filter feeders, clarifying the water column
- Primary producers through photosynthesis
What distinguishes barnacles from other crustaceans?
What distinguishes barnacles from other crustaceans?
Which survival advantage do spiders gain from having the ability to produce silk?
Which survival advantage do spiders gain from having the ability to produce silk?
What is the adaptive significance of the fiddler crab's enlarged claw?
What is the adaptive significance of the fiddler crab's enlarged claw?
How does the behavior of the diving bell spider (vodouch stříbřitý) uniquely adapt it to its aquatic habitat?
How does the behavior of the diving bell spider (vodouch stříbřitý) uniquely adapt it to its aquatic habitat?
What key feature distinguishes mites from other arachnids?
What key feature distinguishes mites from other arachnids?
How does the parasitic lifestyle of Varroa mites affect honeybee colonies?
How does the parasitic lifestyle of Varroa mites affect honeybee colonies?
In what way does the life cycle of fairy shrimp (žábronožka) demonstrate adaptation to temporary aquatic habitats?
In what way does the life cycle of fairy shrimp (žábronožka) demonstrate adaptation to temporary aquatic habitats?
What ecological impact do flour mites (skladokaz moučný) have in human-managed environments?
What ecological impact do flour mites (skladokaz moučný) have in human-managed environments?
How do harvestmen (sekáč) differ fundamentally from spiders in terms of body structure?
How do harvestmen (sekáč) differ fundamentally from spiders in terms of body structure?
What role do spider mites (sviluŝka chmelová) play in agricultural ecosystems?
What role do spider mites (sviluŝka chmelová) play in agricultural ecosystems?
What distinguishing characteristic allows the striped lynx spider (křižák pruhovaný) to effectively capture prey?
What distinguishing characteristic allows the striped lynx spider (křižák pruhovaný) to effectively capture prey?
How does the lifestyle of hermit crabs (rak poustevník) demonstrate a co-evolutionary relationship?
How does the lifestyle of hermit crabs (rak poustevník) demonstrate a co-evolutionary relationship?
What is the specific feeding adaptation of tadpole shrimp (listonoh)?
What is the specific feeding adaptation of tadpole shrimp (listonoh)?
What is the primary characteristic differentiating ticks from other arachnids?
What is the primary characteristic differentiating ticks from other arachnids?
What adaptation allows mantis shrimps (strašek kudlankový) to effectively hunt?
What adaptation allows mantis shrimps (strašek kudlankový) to effectively hunt?
How do water fleas (hrotnatka) contribute to aquatic ecosystems?
How do water fleas (hrotnatka) contribute to aquatic ecosystems?
What distinguishing characteristic do crab spiders (běžník květomilný) possess that enhances their hunting success?
What distinguishing characteristic do crab spiders (běžník květomilný) possess that enhances their hunting success?
What is the primary ecological role of copepods (buchanka) in aquatic food webs?
What is the primary ecological role of copepods (buchanka) in aquatic food webs?
How do woodlice (stejnonozí) contribute to terrestrial ecosystems?
How do woodlice (stejnonozí) contribute to terrestrial ecosystems?
What is the ecological importance of grass spiders (pokoutník domácí) in their natural habitats?
What is the ecological importance of grass spiders (pokoutník domácí) in their natural habitats?
What primary role do crustaceans play in marine environments?
What primary role do crustaceans play in marine environments?
What environmental condition favors the proliferation of spider mites (sviluŝka chmelová) on agricultural crops?
What environmental condition favors the proliferation of spider mites (sviluŝka chmelová) on agricultural crops?
Which characteristic do scorpions use to hunt prey?
Which characteristic do scorpions use to hunt prey?
What is the adaptive advantage of the summer tadpole shrimp (listonoh letní) rapid life cycle within temporary ponds?
What is the adaptive advantage of the summer tadpole shrimp (listonoh letní) rapid life cycle within temporary ponds?
How does the harvestman's (sekáč domácí) ability to regenerate limbs contribute to its survival?
How does the harvestman's (sekáč domácí) ability to regenerate limbs contribute to its survival?
What is the impact of ticks (Klíště obecné) as vectors of diseases?
What is the impact of ticks (Klíště obecné) as vectors of diseases?
What benefit does the water flea (hrotnatka obecná) derive from its cyclic parthenogenetic reproduction?
What benefit does the water flea (hrotnatka obecná) derive from its cyclic parthenogenetic reproduction?
In what primary way do sand fleas (blešivec potoční) contribute to coastal ecosystems?
In what primary way do sand fleas (blešivec potoční) contribute to coastal ecosystems?
How does the behavior of the black widow spider (snovačka americká) contribute to its survival and reproductive success?
How does the behavior of the black widow spider (snovačka americká) contribute to its survival and reproductive success?
What is the long-term ecological consequence of introducing the signal crayfish (rak bahenní) into non-native habitats?
What is the long-term ecological consequence of introducing the signal crayfish (rak bahenní) into non-native habitats?
Which of these traits is the most beneficial adaptation of book scorpions (štírek knihový) for living in terrestrial ecosystems?
Which of these traits is the most beneficial adaptation of book scorpions (štírek knihový) for living in terrestrial ecosystems?
What role do false scorpions (štírek knihový) play in their typical environment?
What role do false scorpions (štírek knihový) play in their typical environment?
What are the key characteristics that categorize "arachnids"?
What are the key characteristics that categorize "arachnids"?
What key adaptation of the velvet mite (sametka zarděnková) helps them thrive in diverse terrestrial habitats?
What key adaptation of the velvet mite (sametka zarděnková) helps them thrive in diverse terrestrial habitats?
How does the wandering spider (slíďák tatarský) differ from other spiders in hunting practices?
How does the wandering spider (slíďák tatarský) differ from other spiders in hunting practices?
Which environmental factor most influences the distribution and activity patterns of spiders in a given habitat?
Which environmental factor most influences the distribution and activity patterns of spiders in a given habitat?
Flashcards
Štír středomořský
Štír středomořský
A scorpion found in the Mediterranean region.
Štír tlustorepý
Štír tlustorepý
A scorpion with a thick tail.
Veleštír obrovský
Veleštír obrovský
A type of large scorpion.
Křižák obecný
Křižák obecný
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Křižák pruhovaný
Křižák pruhovaný
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Běžník květomilný
Běžník květomilný
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Stepník rudý
Stepník rudý
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Stepník moravský
Stepník moravský
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Slíďák tatarský
Slíďák tatarský
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Skákavka pruhovaná
Skákavka pruhovaná
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Pokoutník domácí
Pokoutník domácí
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Vodouch stříbřitý
Vodouch stříbřitý
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Třesavka sekáčovitá
Třesavka sekáčovitá
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Sklípkan
Sklípkan
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Snovačka americká
Snovačka americká
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Štírek knihový
Štírek knihový
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Sekáč domácí
Sekáč domácí
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Klíště obecné
Klíště obecné
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Roztočík včelí
Roztočík včelí
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Varroa jacobsoni
Varroa jacobsoni
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Trudník lidský
Trudník lidský
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Zákožka svrabová
Zákožka svrabová
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Sametka zarděnková
Sametka zarděnková
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Sviluška chmelová
Sviluška chmelová
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Skladokaz moučný
Skladokaz moučný
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Žábronožka solná
Žábronožka solná
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Žábronožka letní
Žábronožka letní
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Listonoh jarní
Listonoh jarní
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Listonoh letní
Listonoh letní
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Hrotnatka obecná
Hrotnatka obecná
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Buchanka
Buchanka
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Vilejš stvolnatý
Vilejš stvolnatý
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Kapřivec plochý
Kapřivec plochý
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Blešivec potoční
Blešivec potoční
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Krab houslista
Krab houslista
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Humr evropský
Humr evropský
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Rak bahenní
Rak bahenní
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Rak říční
Rak říční
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Strašek kudlankový
Strašek kudlankový
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Langusta
Langusta
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Rak poustevník
Rak poustevník
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Kreveta
Kreveta
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Garnát
Garnát
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Study Notes
- Štír středomořský is the name of a scorpion species.
- Štír tlustorepý is the name of a scorpion species.
- Veleštír obrovský is the name of a scorpion species.
- Křižák obecný is the name of a spider species.
- Křižák pruhovaný is the name of a spider species.
- Běžník květomilný is the name of a spider species.
- Stepník rudý is the name of a spider species.
- Stepník moravský is the name of a spider species.
- Slíďák tatarský is the name of a spider species.
- Skákavka pruhovaná is the name of a spider species.
- Pokoutník domácí is the name of a spider species.
- Vodouch stříbřitý also called Argyroneta aquatica.
- Třesavka sekáčovitá is the name of a spider species.
- Sklípkan is the name of a spider species.
- Snovačka americká is the name of a spider species.
- Štírek knihový is the name of a pseudoscorpion species.
- Sekáč domácí is the name of a harvestman species.
- Klíště obecné is the name of a tick species.
- Roztočík včelí is the name of a mite species
- Varroa jacobsoni is the name of a mite species that parasitizes honeybees.
- Trudník lidský is the name of a mite species.
- Zákožka svrabová is the name of a mite species.
- Sametka zarděnková is the name of a mite species.
- Sviluška chmelová is the name of a mite species.
- Skladokaz moučný is the name of a mite species.
- Žábronožka solná is the name of a brine shrimp species.
- Žábronožka letní also known as Branchipus stagnalis.
- Listonoh jarní is the name of a tadpole shrimp species.
- Listonoh letní is the name of a tadpole shrimp species.
- Hrotnatka obecná is the name of a water flea species.
- Buchanka is the name of a copepod species.
- Vilejš stvolnatý is the goose barnacle species.
- Kapřivec plochý is the name of a fish louse species.
- Blešivec potoční is the name of a freshwater shrimp species.
- Krab houslista is the name of a fiddler crab species.
- Humr evropský is the name of a lobster species.
- Rak bahenní is the name of a crayfish species.
- Rak říční is the name of a crayfish species.
- Strašek kudlankový is the name of a mantis shrimp species.
- Langusta is the name of a spiny lobster species.
- Rak poustevník is the name of a hermit crab species.
- Kreveta is the name of a shrimp species.
- Garnát is the name of a shrimp species.
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