Dragonfly Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which infraorder does the dragonfly belong to?

  • Zygoptera
  • Insecta
  • Odonata
  • Anisoptera (correct)

How many extant species of true dragonflies are known?

  • 4000
  • 3000 (correct)
  • 2000
  • 1000

What threatens dragonfly populations around the world?

  • Loss of wetland habitat (correct)
  • Predators
  • Climate change
  • Pesticides

How many ommatidia do the compound eyes of an adult dragonfly have?

<p>24,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are dragonflies different from damselflies in terms of wing position?

<p>Dragonflies hold their wings flat and away from the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Dragonfly Taxonomy and Biology

  • Dragonflies belong to the infraorder Anisoptera, a group of insects commonly referred to as "true dragonflies".

  • There are approximately 6,000 known extant species of dragonflies around the world.

Threats to Dragonflies

  • Dragonfly populations face various threats, including habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.

Dragonfly Eyesight

  • An adult dragonfly's compound eyes can have up to 30,000 ommatidia, which are individual light-detecting units.

Distinguishing Dragonflies from Damselflies

  • Dragonflies are distinguished from damselflies by their wing position when perched or at rest. Dragonflies typically hold their wings out to the side when not flying, whereas damselflies hold theirs folded together over their abdomen.

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