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What major class do spiders, mites, ticks, and scorpions belong to?
What major class do spiders, mites, ticks, and scorpions belong to?
- Insecta
- Arachnida (correct)
- Crustacea
- Chilopoda
Which group is closer to vertebrates than to insects according to the text?
Which group is closer to vertebrates than to insects according to the text?
- Sea stars (correct)
- Centipedes
- Millipedes
- Crustaceans
How many pairs of legs per body segment do millipedes typically have?
How many pairs of legs per body segment do millipedes typically have?
- 1 pair
- 3 pairs
- 4 pairs
- 2 pairs (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic that separates insects from other arthropods?
Which of the following is a characteristic that separates insects from other arthropods?
How many body segments and legs do arachnids typically have?
How many body segments and legs do arachnids typically have?
Which group of wingless arthropods mostly function as scavengers and some are considered pests?
Which group of wingless arthropods mostly function as scavengers and some are considered pests?
How does the circulatory system differ in insects compared to mammals?
How does the circulatory system differ in insects compared to mammals?
Which insect group is known for being aquatic herbivores mainly during their juvenile stage?
Which insect group is known for being aquatic herbivores mainly during their juvenile stage?
Why are Orthoptera considered model systems for many aspects of reproductive biology?
Why are Orthoptera considered model systems for many aspects of reproductive biology?
What distinguishes the circulatory system of insects from that of mammals?
What distinguishes the circulatory system of insects from that of mammals?
Why are male Preying Mantises not immediately killed after mating?
Why are male Preying Mantises not immediately killed after mating?
What is a unique characteristic of Mayflies during their adult stage?
What is a unique characteristic of Mayflies during their adult stage?
What is a common feature of the Phasmatodea species mentioned in the text?
What is a common feature of the Phasmatodea species mentioned in the text?
Which insect group in the text is known for having the largest colonies that engage in fungus farming?
Which insect group in the text is known for having the largest colonies that engage in fungus farming?
What is a key characteristic of the Lacewings (Neuroptera) as described in the text?
What is a key characteristic of the Lacewings (Neuroptera) as described in the text?
Which group of insects is studied for their elaborate mating biology?
Which group of insects is studied for their elaborate mating biology?
Which insect group includes species that tend to be attracted to tubular flowers with strong sweet odors?
Which insect group includes species that tend to be attracted to tubular flowers with strong sweet odors?
Which insect group is closest to flies and includes blood-sucking jumping insects?
Which insect group is closest to flies and includes blood-sucking jumping insects?
