Olms and Cave Crickets Facts

The video explores the unique adaptations of cave-dwelling creatures. The cave cricket thrives in darkness, relying on its antennae for navigation and feeding on fungi. Aquatic life in caves includes the olm, a salamander with both gills and lungs, capable of living up to 100 years. Olms detect prey through vibrations and can survive long periods without food by slowing their metabolism. Their only threat is daylight, which can damage their sensitive skin.

What is the primary method of navigation for cave crickets?

• Using their eyesight

• Relying on their antennae

• Following the scent of food

• Listening for sounds

What is a unique feature of the olm that allows it to live both in water and on land?

• It has a thick skin

• It can breathe through its skin

• It can fly short distances

• It has both gills and lungs

What nickname is given to the olm due to its appearance?

• Blind salamander

• Cave dweller

• Human fish

• Water dragon

How do olms detect their prey in the water?

• By following the light

• By using their eyesight

• By feeling vibrations with their ears

• By using their sharp teeth

What is the primary diet of olms?

• Fungi and organic debris

• Shrimp and small aquatic animals

• Insects and worms

• Algae and plankton

How long can olms survive without food?

• Up to 20 years

• Up to 1 year

• Up to 5 years

• Up to 10 years

What is the greatest threat to an olm's survival?

• Predators in the cave

• Polluted water

• Lack of food

• Daylight exposure