Myriapods Quiz

What do myriapods have in common with insects in terms of antennae and mandibles?

• Smooth bodies, no antennae, and no mandibles

• Jointed bodies, wings, and no mandibles

• Soft bodies, pincers, and no antennae

• Segmented bodies, antennae, and mandibles

How many pairs of maxillae do myriapods have?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

What are the two main body parts of all myriapods?

• legs and wings

• head and tail

• head and trunk

• thorax and abdomen

A spider is a Myriapod.

• True

• False

How many legs do myriapods typically have on either side of their bodies?

• Eight

• Twelve

• Ten

• Varies

Which of these are Myriapods?

• Symphyla, Isopods, Millipede

• Centipede, Arthropleura, Symphyla

• Centipede, Schizomida, Isopods

• Pauropoda, Schizomida, Uropygi

How many different species do Myriapods have?

• 12,000

• 13,000

• 14,000

• 15,000