I WONDER - What Do Arachnids Eat?

I WONDER - What Do Arachnids Eat?

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Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Arachnids are primarily predators of insects and other invertebrates, with mites being an exception as they feed on various substances like fungus and bacteria. Most arachnids consume smaller arthropods. They lack jaws and must tear their food into small pieces, using digestive fluids to break it down further. Instead of eating solid food, they suck up these fluids.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary diet of most arachnids?

Fungi

Plants

Smaller arthropods

Bacteria

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of arachnids is an exception to the typical predatory diet?

Ticks

Spiders

Mites

Scorpions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do arachnids need to break down their food into small pieces?

They are herbivores

They prefer liquid food

They lack jaws

They have small mouths

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do arachnids make their food easier to digest?

By fermenting it

By using digestive fluids

By chewing it thoroughly

By cooking it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do arachnids do instead of eating solid food?

They chew it

They suck up digestive fluids

They store it for later

They swallow it whole