Deck 17: Scorpions

Question 1

Pectines are _____.

A)tail parts where the stinger is located
B)legs that scorpions use for running
C)another word for pincers
D)feathery-looking appendages

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The scorpion's transfers food to the mouthparts.

A)chelicerae
B)pedipalp
C)aculeus
D)telson

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a crustacean?

A)Scorpions
B)Crabs
C)Mites
D)Ticks

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Emperor scorpions _____.

A)are native to South America
B)like arid, desert-like habitats
C)can reach eight inches in length
D)live in the trees of dense forests

Question 5

Scorpions _____.

A)are carnivores
B)are omnivores
C)eat specific plants
D)eat only fruits

Question 6

The largest phylum in the animal kingdom are the _____.

A)arthropods
B)echinoderms
C)annelids
D)arachnids

Question 7

The of an arthropod is made of chitin.

A)endoskeleton
B)cartilage
C)exoskeleton
D)lungs

Question 8

Which of the following statements about scorpions is true?

A)All scorpions lay eggs.
B)Cannibalism of the young occurs frequently in captivity.
C)A clutch typically contains between five and ten young.
D)Both parents care for the young.

Question 9

The gestation period for a scorpion is _____.

A)between 16 and 42 days
B)more than two and half years
C)several months to a year and a half
D)no less than seven weeks and no more than ten weeks

Question 10

An emperor scorpion habitat should be kept at percent humidity.

A)65 to 75
B)more than 90
C)20 to 40
D)less than 25