Aztec Mythology and the Axolotl Quiz

According to Aztec mythology, which era brought about the creation of humans?

• Third Sun

• Fifth Sun

• Second Sun

• First Sun

What is the unique ability of the axolotl that makes it unlike any other salamander?

• Ability to change color

• Ability to regenerate almost any part of its body

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Ability to fly

Where is the natural habitat of the axolotl located?

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

• Lake Xochimilco

• Lake Tahoe

What is the term used to describe the characteristic of the axolotl to retain juvenile traits into adulthood?

• Neoteny

• Metamorphosis

• Adulthood

• Maturity

What is the main reason why some salamanders, including the axolotl, fail to mature into adulthood?

• Lack of suitable habitat

• Presence of large, predatory fish

• High altitude

• Extreme cold temperatures

What is the role of thyroid tissue in the metamorphosis of axolotls?

• Triggers the loss of external gills

• Causes them to grow larger

• Stimulates the growth of new limbs

• Induces the development of tail fins

What is the main reason for the decline of the wild axolotl population?

• Habitat destruction

• Climate change

• Overhunting

• Genetic mutation

What is the proposed solution to mitigate the decline of wild axolotls?

• Reintroduce captive population into their natural habitat

• Crossbreed axolotls with frogs

• Release axolotls into the ocean

• Create a new habitat in a desert region