Characteristics of Copepods and Water Fleas Quiz

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What is the name of the larval stage during the development of most crustaceans?

  • Zoea
  • Phyllosoma
  • Mysis
  • Nauplius (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of appendage found on the head region of a crustacean?

  • Mandibles
  • Chelipeds (correct)
  • Antennae
  • Antennules

What is the main function of the telson in crustaceans?

  • Sensory perception
  • Locomotion (correct)
  • Respiration
  • Digestion

Which of the following statements about the exoskeleton of crustaceans is NOT true?

<p>It is soft and flexible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the green glands in crustaceans?

<p>Excretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of copepods?

<p>They are terrestrial arthropods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the maxillipeds in crustaceans?

<p>Feeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the largest living arthropod?

<p>Japanese spider crab (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the swimmerets in crustaceans?

<p>Creating water currents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following crustaceans is known for its ability to survive in high concentrations of salt?

<p>Artemia (brine shrimp) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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