Tarantula World: A tarantulas hunting and eating habits

Tarantula World: A tarantulas hunting and eating habits

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Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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Tarantulas are nocturnal hunters that rely on vibrations to detect prey. They either ambush or actively stalk their prey, using venom to paralyze and liquefy the prey's insides. Tarantulas cannot consume solid food, so they turn their prey into a liquid form to ingest. Their diet is diverse, though they are known as bird-eating spiders, birds are rarely consumed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time of day do tarantulas typically begin their hunt?

Nightfall

Midday

Afternoon

Morning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do tarantulas usually capture their prey?

By waiting in ambush

By chasing them

By setting traps

By using webs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does venom play in a tarantula's feeding process?

It attracts prey

It paralyzes and liquefies prey

It scares away predators

It helps in digestion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't tarantulas consume solid food?

They prefer liquid diets

They have a small mouth

They are allergic to solids

They lack teeth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about tarantulas' diet?

They are herbivores

They eat only insects

They eat only at night

They frequently eat birds