Exploring the World of Arachnids

Which of the following body parts is common to all arachnids?

• Antennae

• Wings

• Eight legs

• Gills

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Where are scorpions most commonly found?

• Arctic regions

• Deserts

• Rainforests

• Oceans

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What is the primary diet of scorpions?

• Plants

• Small insects

• Fruits

• Fish

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Which stage is NOT part of the tick life cycle?

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

• Adult

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How do mites contribute to ecosystems?

• By pollinating flowers

• By decomposing organic matter

• By producing honey

• By building nests

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What is a key difference between ticks and chiggers?

• Ticks are insects, chiggers are arachnids

• Ticks feed on blood, chiggers feed on skin cells

• Ticks have wings, chiggers do not

• Ticks live in water, chiggers live in trees

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What is another name for a daddy longleg?

• Tarantula

• Harvestman

• Black widow

• Brown recluse

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arachnid anatomy?

• Two body segments

• Six legs

• No antennae

• Simple eyes

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In which habitat would you most likely find a harvestman?

• Underwater

• In a forest

• In the sky

• On ice

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What is the primary role of chiggers in their ecosystem?

• Pollinators

• Predators

• Decomposers

• Parasites

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