Question 1 (1 point)
Controlled with trenching with long lasting insecticides.
1. Drywood Termites
2. Subterranean termites
3. Both species
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Question 2 (1 point)
North American tarantulas can protect themselves from potential
predators by kicking finely branched hair off their abdomens.
These hairs have venom associated with them and can penetrate
human skin to cause intense itching.
1. True
2. False
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Question 3 (1 point)
The bite of most tarantulas is considered fatal to humans and
should be treated immediately by a physician.
1. True
2. False
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Question 4 (1 point)
In some species the female tarantulas have hooks on the
pedipalps, which serve to hook the fangs of the male so he
doesnt eat her while they mate. This is important because
male tarantulas live many more years than females and she has to
survive long enough to bear young.
1. True
2. False
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Question 5 (1 point)
A Bird Spider is a tree-dwelling (arboreal) animal that
typically has extremely long body hairs (which may serve to slow
the spider in case of a fall).
1. True
2. False
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Question 6 (1 point)
Bird spiders occasionally eat birds and that is where they got
their name. However, they eat many other things (such as small
rodents, insects, other spiders and just about anything of the
appropriate size that might also occupy the same habitat.
1. True
2. False
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Question 7 (1 point)
The class Insecta has the most species of any other class. The
class Arachnida is second in number of species. Arachnida
includes spiders, mites and ticks, scorpions and vinegaroons
1. True
2. False
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Question 8 (1 point)
The large, round symmetrical spider web you might encounter on
the bushes in a sunny yard is most likely that of a black widow.
1. True
2. False
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Question 9 (1 point)
The bite of the male black widow is considered dangerous to
humans.
1. True
2. False
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Question 10 (1 point)
Spider pee causes a horses hoof to founder (split).
1. True
2. False
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Question 11 (1 point)
The cephalothorax is the combined head and thorax in tarantulas,
black widows and the brown recluse spider.
1. True
2. False
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Question 12 (1 point)
The true daddy longlegs is a predatory spider that is commonly
found in the home. Its bite is so dangerous that if you are
bitten by one you should consult a physician immediately so that
you can receive some antivenin
1. True
2. False
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Question 13 (1 point)
The bite of the female Sydney funnel-web spider frequently
results in human death unless the victim is treated with an
antivenin. The bite of a female funnel web is 5 times as toxic
as the males.
1. True
2. False
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Question 14 (1 point)
Most spider experts feel that the brown violin spider (also
known as the brown recluse) probably does not occur in
California any more.
1. True
2. False
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Question 15 (1 point)
House dust mites are big and quite grotesque looking. They cause
various dangerous diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease and
bubonic plague in humans.
1. True
2. False
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Question 16 (1 point)
Lyme disease is quite difficult to cure once it reaches advanced
stages. It can be cured in its early stages by using
antibiotics. Typical symptoms include rash, donut shaped
blotches, heart ailments, and malfunction of the limbs.
1. True
2. False
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Question 17 (1 point)
Boric acid is an insecticide that works primarily as a desiccant
by abrading, or wearing off, the epicuticle of the exoskeleton
1. True
2. False
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Question 18 (1 point)
All insects possess large, bulging compound eyes.
1. True
2. False
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Question 19 (1 point)
One pair of house flies and their descendants are capable of
reproducing and covering the earth with approximately 45 feet of
flies over a period of several months (under optimum
conditions).
1. True
2. False
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Question 20 (1 point)
Fecundity is defined as the reproductive capacity or egg laying
ability of an insect.
1. true
2. False
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Question 21 (1 point)
Living in a microclimate gives insects an added survival
advantage in that they have more opportunity to select favorable
environmental conditions. The main reason an insect can select a
microclimate is because of its small size.
1. True
2. False
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Question 22 (1 point)
The taxonomic categories of plants and animals working from the
largest to the smallest are: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order,
Family, Genus and Species.
1. True
2. False
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Question 23 (1 point)
The bite of a really large millipede can be quite painful and
possibly dangerous to humans.
1. True
2. False
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Question 24 (1 point)
Sowbugs feed primarily on decaying vegetation.
1. True
2. False
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Question 25 (1 point)
Juddering is a phenomenon exhibited by scorpions to attract prey
and consists of a series of jerky movements. This is needed as
scorpions have limited vision for hunting prey.
1. True
2. False
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Question 26 (1 point)
Malpighian tubules filter blood and work much like our kidneys.
1. True
2. False
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Question 27 (1 point)
The arthropods with the longest recorded life cycle or length of
living existence, working from the shortest to the longest, are
seventeen-year locust (periodical cicada), tartagrade in moss,
African queen termite, and longhorn beetle larvae in dried
lumber.
1. True
2. False
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Question 28 (1 point)
Match leg type with proper insect: June Bug A. Raptorial B.
Saltatorial C. Cursorial D. Fossorial
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 29 (1 point)
Match leg type with proper insect: Praying Mantia A. Raptorial
B. Saltatorial C. Cursorial D. Fossorial
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 30 (1 point)
Match leg type with proper insect: Cockroach A. Raptorial B.
Saltatorial C. Cursorial D. Fossorial
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 31 (1 point)
Match leg type with proper insect: Grasshopper A. Raptorial B.
Saltatorial C. Cursorial D. Fossorial
1. A
2. B
3. c
4. d
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Question 32 (1 point)
Match furcula with: A. Scabies B. Chiggers C. Collembola D.
European earwig E. Booklice
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 33 (1 point)
Match springtail with: A. Scabies B. Chiggers C. Collembola D.
European earwig E. Booklice
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 34 (1 point)
Match Deathwatch with: A. Scabies B. Chiggers C. Collembola D.
European earwig E. Booklice
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 35 (1 point)
Match typically feeds around ankles and lower legs with: A.
Scabies B. Chiggers C. Collembola D. European earwig E. Booklice
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 36 (1 point)
Match ectoparasites with: A. Scabies B. Thrips C. Collembola
D. European earwig E. Booklice
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 37 (1 point)
Match feeds one cell deep on plants with: A. Scabies B. Thrips
C. House dust mites D. European earwig E. Silverfish
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 38 (1 point)
Match firebrat with: A. Scabies B. Thrips C. House dust mites D.
European earwig E. Silverfish
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 39 (1 point)
Match feeds on dander with: A. Scabies B. Thrips C. House dust
mites D. European earwig E. Silverfish
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 40 (1 point)
Match the appropriate type of development with aphids. A.
Ametamorphosis B. Gradual metamorphosi C. Incomplete
metamorphosis D. Complete metamorphosis
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 41 (1 point)
Match the appropriate type of development with beetles. A.
Ametamorphosis B. Gradual metamorphosi C. Incomplete
metamorphosis D. Complete metamorphosis
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 42 (1 point)
Match the appropriate type of development with larva. A.
Ametamorphosis B. Gradual metamorphosi C. Incomplete
metamorphosis D. Complete metamorphosis
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 43 (1 point)
Match the appropriate type of development with blister beetles.
A. Ametamorphosis B. Gradual metamorphosi C. Incomplete
metamorphosis D. Complete metamorphosis E. Hypermetamorphosis
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 44 (1 point)
Match the appropriate type of development with silverfish. A.
Ametamorphosis B. Gradual metamorphosi C. Incomplete
metamorphosis D. Complete metamorphosis E. Hypermetamorphosis
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E.
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Question 45 (1 point)
Match the appropriate type of development with true bugs. A.
Ametamorphosis B. Gradual metamorphosi C. Incomplete
metamorphosis D. Complete metamorphosis E. Hypermetamorphosis
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E.
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Question 46 (1 point)
T/F: Spiracles are an important part of the insects
respiratory system (where the exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide is made). The spiracles also prevent water loss as they
can be opened or closed upon need.. Moisture is essential to
insects and must be preserved.
1. True
2. False
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Question 47 (1 point)
T/F: Sun spiders are capable of squirting acetic acid from their
tails.
1. True
2. False
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Question 48 (1 point)
Black widows have relatively small chelicera and typically
cannot penetrate thick tough skin.
1. True
2. False
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Question 49 (1 point)
Someone who develops an allergic reaction to black widow
antivenin may also become allergic to eating beef.
1. True
2. False
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Question 50 (1 point)
There are more species of beetles (exclusive of other
arthropods) than all other plants and animals combined.
1. True
2. False
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Question 51 (1 point)
Insect blood is carried in veins and arteries, much as our blood
is carried throughout our bodies.
1. True
2. False
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Question 52 (1 point)
Metamorphosis means a change in form. Ametamorphosis means
without change.
1. True
2. False
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Question 53 (1 point)
A life cycle is defined as the length of time it takes an insect
species to complete its development from egg to adult.
1. True
2. False
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Question 54 (1 point)
The correct method of writing a genus and species is to always
capitalize the genus and the species name and underline each or
print them in italics.
1. True
2. False
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Question 55 (1 point)
The sting of most species of scorpions is not considered very
dangerous to humans. Instead, a sting usually results in local
swelling and pain much like that of a bee sting. However, the
Centruroides scorpion is considered very dangerous to humans.
True
1. True
2. False
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Question 56 (1 point)
Daddy longlegs differ structurally from spiders in that the
former has a narrow waist that separates the cephalothorax from
the abdomen and the latter does not.
1. True
2. False
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Question 57 (1 point)
Spiders have hollow chelicerae and feed by first pumping
digestive enzymes into their prey.
1. True
2. False
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Question 58 (1 point)
If a vinegaroon bites you there will be a vinegar taste in your
mouth.
1. True
2. False
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Question 59 (1 point)
A black widow spider web is characterized as being asymmetrical,
strong and typically occurs in dark, humid locations where there
is an abundance of food.
1. True
2. False
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Question 60 (1 point)
The anal cerci are located on the tip of the abdomen and are
used to detect movement or, in the case of earwigs, are used for
defense.
1. True
2. False
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Question 61 (1 point)
Ear mites are most commonly found in: A. Dogs and cats B.
Rabbits C. Humans D. Yellow fin tuna E. Rodents F. A&B
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D 7
5. E
6. F
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Question 62 (1 point)
Delusory parasitosis: A. Is another name for, or the same thing
as, entomophobia. B. Is an abnormal fear of creepy-crawly
creatures that do not exist. C. Is easy to cure. D. All of the
above. E. A and C only.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 63 (1 point)
Lays eggs on clothing Match the following louse with the
appropriate statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B. Head louse
infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 64 (1 point)
In children can be found in eyelids. Match the following louse
with the appropriate statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B.
Head louse infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing
lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 65 (1 point)
Heavy infestations will result in Vagabonds disease. Match
the following louse with the appropriate statement. A. Crab
louse infestation. B. Head louse infestation. C. Body louse
infestation. D. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 66 (1 point)
Infestation requires nit comb and insecticide shampoo for
complete control. Match the following louse with the appropriate
statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B. Head louse infestation.
C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 67 (1 point)
An important vector of epidemic typhus. Match the following
louse with the appropriate statement. A. Crab louse infestation.
B. Head louse infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing
lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 68 (1 point)
Very commonly found in children. Match the following louse with
the appropriate statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B. Head
louse infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 69 (1 point)
Louse with the widest head: Match the following louse with the
appropriate statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B. Head louse
infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 70 (1 point)
None live on humans Match the following louse with the
appropriate statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B. Head louse
infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 71 (1 point)
Pretty much same species as head louse. Match the following
louse with the above statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B.
Body louse infestation. C. Chewing lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
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Question 72 (1 point)
Does not suck blood Match the following appropriate louse with
the above statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B. Head
louse infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing
lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 73 (1 point)
Causes an itching in the groin. Match the following appropriate
louse with the above statement. A. Crab louse infestation. B.
Head louse infestation. C. Body louse infestation. D. Chewing
lice.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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Question 74 (1 point)
Adults of some species exhibit a degree of territoriality. Match
appropriate insect groups with above statement. A. Mayflies. B.
Stoneflies C. Dragonflies and/or damselflies.
1. A
2. B
3. C
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Question 75 (1 point)
Possess huge compound eyes and tiny antennae. Match following
insect groups with appropriate statements. A. Mayflies. B.
Stoneflies C. Dragonflies and/or damselflies.
1. A
2. B
3. C
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Question 76 (1 point)
Nymphs or naiads feed chiefly on algae Match following insect
groups with appropriate statements. A. Mayflies. B. Stoneflies
C. Dragonflies and/or damselflies.
1. A
2. B
3. C
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Question 77 (1 point)
Adults do not feed. Match following insect groups with
appropriate statements. A. Mayflies. B. Stoneflies C.
Dragonflies and/or damselflies.
1. A
2. B
3. C
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Question 78 (1 point)
Most common species found in homes in California. Match the
cockroach species with the appropriate statements. A. German
cockroach. B. Brown banded cockroach. C. Oriental cockroach. D.
American cockroach. E. Madagascar hissing cockroach.
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. e
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Question 79 (1 point)
Also referred as the water bug. Match the cockroach
species with the appropriate statements. A. German cockroach. B.
Brown banded cockroach. C. Oriental cockroach. D. American
cockroach. E. Madagascar hissing cockroach.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 80 (1 point)
Distribution in the home has changed since the 60s. Match the
cockroach species with the appropriate statements. A. German
cockroach. B. Brown banded cockroach. C. Oriental cockroach. D.
American cockroach. E. Madagascar hissing cockroach.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 81 (1 point)
Based on your readings predatory arthropods generally move
faster than plant feeding forms.
1. True
2. False
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Question 82 (1 point)
In the laboratory a fly maggot can live after being dipped in
liquid helium (which dries it and freezes it), rehydrated and
then thawed.
1. True
2. False
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Question 83 (1 point)
One reason why most insects are so successful is that most
exhibit complete metamorphosis and adults do not compete with
the immature forms.
1. True
2. False
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Question 84 (1 point)
Millipedes possess 2 pair of legs per section of the body, while
centipedes possess one pair of legs per section of the body,
sowbugs have a total of 7 pair and arachnids have 4 pair.
1. True
2. False
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Question 85 (1 point)
Millipedes are typically faster moving than centipedes.
1. True
2. False
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Question 86 (1 point)
One of the main survival problems insects and other arthropods
have is the loss of water from their bodies. Small organisms
have a relatively small area to store water and a relatively
large area for evaporation.
1. True
2. False
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Question 87 (1 point)
The Emperor scorpion is a large black species that can
frequently be purchased in pet stores and comes from Africa.
1. True
2. False
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Question 88 (1 point)
Generally speaking scorpions with enlarged pedipalps have a
fairly mild sting.
1. True
2. False
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Question 89 (1 point)
Crab spiders typically catch their prey by sitting on flower
heads and waiting.
1. True
2. False
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Question 90 (1 point)
The web-throwing spider catches its prey by forming a web that
looks almost like a fish net and then reaches down to its prey
and attempts to scoop it up with the net.
1. True
2. False
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Question 91 (1 point)
Approximately 20% of untreated human black widow bites result in
death. In most cases these are young victims, older victims in
poor health, or cases where multiple bites have occurred.
1. True
2. False
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Question 92 (1 point)
Hard ticks typically feed to engorgement 3 times during their
development and the female may deposit up to 7000 eggs.
1. True
2. False
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Question 93 (1 point)
Sclerotization is a hardening off process that occurs in the
exocuticle of the exoskeleton of arthropods.
1. True
2. False
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Question 94 (1 point)
Sunspiders are: A. Predatory. B. Well known for being
pugnacious. C Squirt acetic acid from their abdomen. D. A and B.
E. A and C.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
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Question 95 (1 point)
Subterranean termites: A. alates are black B. pose a problem in
sandy soil C. colonies consist of 300,000 individuals D. cause
damage more rapidly than do drywood termites E. A & B only
F. A,C D only
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E.
6. F.
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Question 96 (1 point)
Alate termites are the winged forms with the potential of
becoming new queens and kings.
1. True
2. False
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Question 97 (1 point)
Termites live in colonies, divide labor according to caste and
exist as a group rather than individually. The mature termite
colony consists of a queen, king, alates, workers and soldiers.
1. True
2. False
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Question 98 (1 point)
Soldier termites are easy to spot. They have relatively small
heads and protruding mandibles.
1. True
2. False
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Question 99 (1 point)
Drywood termites are most commonly controlled by tent
fumigation.
1. True
2. False
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Question 100 (1 point)
Liquid nitrogen is a fairly new method which is much cheaper
than fumigation. It causes the termites to freeze.
1. True
2. False
