I WONDER - Do Arachnids Lay Eggs?

Arachnids reproduce by laying eggs, often using silk to protect them. The young hatch as smaller versions of adults and grow to resemble their parents. Some arachnids undergo significant changes through four growth stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult, appearing different at each stage.

How do arachnids ensure the safety of their eggs?

• By keeping them in water

• By using silk to protect them

• By burying them underground

• By hiding them in leaves

What is a notable feature of some arachnids as they grow?

• They become aquatic

• They lose their silk-producing ability

• They change significantly in different stages

• They remain the same size

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the arachnid life cycle?

• Pupa

• Larva

• Egg

• Nymph

In which stage do arachnids look most like their parents?

• Larva

• Egg

• Nymph

• Adult

What is the correct order of the arachnid life stages?

• Larva, Egg, Adult, Nymph

• Egg, Larva, Nymph, Adult

• Adult, Nymph, Larva, Egg

• Nymph, Egg, Larva, Adult