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Which appendages in arachnids are responsible for web production?
Which appendages in arachnids are responsible for web production?
- Pectines
- Chelicera
- Pedipalps
- Spinnarets (correct)
What is the function of the telson in scorpions?
What is the function of the telson in scorpions?
- Finding a mate
- Web production
- Detecting prey
- Producing venom (correct)
How can the gender of spiders be determined accurately?
How can the gender of spiders be determined accurately?
- By measuring their size
- By examining the excuvium under stereomicroscopy (correct)
- By counting their legs
- By observing their behavior
Which part of the spider's body contains the brain and nervous tissue?
Which part of the spider's body contains the brain and nervous tissue?
What is the purpose of the tibial spurs in male tarantulas?
What is the purpose of the tibial spurs in male tarantulas?
What is the function of the perilymphatic space in the spider's body?
What is the function of the perilymphatic space in the spider's body?
What is the purpose of gender determination at a young age in tarantulas?
What is the purpose of gender determination at a young age in tarantulas?
Which method is recommended for euthanasia of arachnids?
Which method is recommended for euthanasia of arachnids?
What is the duration of anaesthesia after removal from the induction chamber?
What is the duration of anaesthesia after removal from the induction chamber?
What is used as an indicator of early stages of anaesthesia in arachnids?
What is used as an indicator of early stages of anaesthesia in arachnids?
Which action can be taken to effectively plug a leak in the spider's body?
Which action can be taken to effectively plug a leak in the spider's body?
What is the voluntary action required for limb removal in spiders?
What is the voluntary action required for limb removal in spiders?
Which part of the spider's leg usually detaches easily during autotomy?
Which part of the spider's leg usually detaches easily during autotomy?
What is the recommended treatment for dehydration in spiders?
What is the recommended treatment for dehydration in spiders?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of morbidity and mortality in captive invertebrates?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of morbidity and mortality in captive invertebrates?
What is the recommended method for removing chlorine from tap water?
What is the recommended method for removing chlorine from tap water?
Which of the following is true about the water requirements of desert-adapted species?
Which of the following is true about the water requirements of desert-adapted species?
What is the recommended method for presenting water to insects in captivity?
What is the recommended method for presenting water to insects in captivity?
Which structure in the gastropod is responsible for rasping food?
Which structure in the gastropod is responsible for rasping food?
Which type of infection is more serious and generally only seen after death?
Which type of infection is more serious and generally only seen after death?
What is the function of the style sac in the stomach of herbivorous gastropods?
What is the function of the style sac in the stomach of herbivorous gastropods?
What temperature range is recommended for artificially incubating an egg sac to prevent fungal infection?
What temperature range is recommended for artificially incubating an egg sac to prevent fungal infection?
Which is the main carrier of oxygen in gastropods?
Which is the main carrier of oxygen in gastropods?
Which family of nematodes is commonly reported in tarantulas and causes gradual lethargy?
Which family of nematodes is commonly reported in tarantulas and causes gradual lethargy?
Where do the kidneys or metanephridia of gastropods empty into?
Where do the kidneys or metanephridia of gastropods empty into?
Which type of mites are commonly found on the proximal leg joints of spiders?
Which type of mites are commonly found on the proximal leg joints of spiders?
Which of the following is true about the basic structure of insects?
Which of the following is true about the basic structure of insects?
Which of the following is true about the reproductive organs of worker bees?
Which of the following is true about the reproductive organs of worker bees?
What is the function of the proventricular valve in nectar feeders?
What is the function of the proventricular valve in nectar feeders?
What is the purpose of the periostracum in gastropods?
What is the purpose of the periostracum in gastropods?
