Hermit Crab Care Daily Tasks

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Questions and Answers

Do Octopus have 4 legs?

True (A)

What is the daily task related to water in the Hermit Crab care sheet?

Refill seashell bowl with saltwater (correct)
Refill seashell bowl with freshwater
Use dry food mixture in Tupperware
Check for physical or behavioral changes

Where should the tap water be refilled according to the care sheet?

Under a large tank in Room 203
In pre-filled jugs in Room 203 (correct)
In the seashell bowl
In a Tupperware container

Why is it important to secure the lid of the hermit crab tank?

To prevent the crabs from escaping (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should you notify Mr. Matt or Ms. Lucy in the classroom care sheet?

When you notice physical or behavioral changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a task assigned to the Animal Care Club according to the care sheet?

Fill water bowls (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a female octopus after her eggs hatch?

She dies of starvation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are most octopus populations booming despite environmental challenges?

They adapt quickly to change (A) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential consequence of humans fishing out big predator fish like tuna?

Octopus populations may increase (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of octopuses that aids in their survival?

Camouflaging abilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can humans do to help save the ocean, as mentioned in the text?

Reduce plastic and over-fishing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prey items with the size of octopuses that primarily feed on them:

Crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates = Small octopuses Shrimp, lobsters, starfish, worms, and fish = Larger octopuses Leaves, fruits, and snails = Coconut octopus Rocks, shells, and other objects = Camouflage hunting technique Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hunting strategies with the corresponding description:

Ability to change color and texture = Camouflage Possessing large eyes and fleshy arms = Hunting Tools Jaws lined with small hooks = Hunting Tools Agile movement through various terrains = Rapid Movement Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hunting tools with the species that use them:

Vampire squid = Large eyes and fleshy arms Dorvilleid polychaete = Sharp jaws lined with small hooks Coconut octopus = Ability to mimic objects for camouflage General octopus species = Rapid movement capability Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prey items with their description in octopus diets:

Crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates = Primary food for small octopuses Shrimp, lobsters, starfish, worms, and fish = Expansion of diet for larger octopuses Leaves, fruits, and snails = Supplemental protein intake for some species Rocks, shells, and other objects = Used for disguise in hunting Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their contribution to octopus adaptation:

Ability to consume a wide range of food sources = Resilience in diverse marine ecosystems Capacity to live in various ocean depths and temperatures = Successful adaptation in marine environments Three hearts for faster blood circulation = Agile hunting ability in different terrains Unique camouflage features = Enhanced disguise against predators Signup and view all the answers

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