10 Questions
What is the name of the larval stage during the development of most crustaceans?
Nauplius
Which of the following is NOT a type of appendage found on the head region of a crustacean?
Chelipeds
What is the main function of the telson in crustaceans?
Locomotion
Which of the following statements about the exoskeleton of crustaceans is NOT true?
It is soft and flexible
What is the primary function of the green glands in crustaceans?
Excretion
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of copepods?
They are terrestrial arthropods
What is the primary function of the maxillipeds in crustaceans?
Feeding
Which of the following is the largest living arthropod?
Japanese spider crab
What is the primary function of the swimmerets in crustaceans?
Creating water currents
Which of the following crustaceans is known for its ability to survive in high concentrations of salt?
Artemia (brine shrimp)
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of copepods and water fleas. Learn about their anatomy, habitat, and importance as part of aquatic ecosystems.
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