Question 1

Male tarantulas have a lifespan of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) less than six months 
B) one to two years 
C) between five and ten years 
D) up to thirty years 
A) less than six months 
B) one to two years 
C) between five and ten years 
D) up to thirty years B

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding tarantula behavior is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most species live in trees. 
B) They are crepuscular. 
C) Only females can inject venom. 
D) They are most active during the day. 
A) Most species live in trees. 
B) They are crepuscular. 
C) Only females can inject venom. 
D) They are most active during the day. B

Question 3

Tarantulas just prior to a molt.

Accepted Answer

A) bury themselves in sand 
B) self-mutilate 
C) stop eating 
D) become very aggressive 
A) bury themselves in sand 
B) self-mutilate 
C) stop eating 
D) become very aggressive C

Question 4

Female tarantulas _____.

Accepted Answer

A) have pedipalps that appear more swollen than in male tarantulas 
B) are known to have a lifespan that is less than six months 
C) have larger abdomens than male tarantulas 
D) develop spurs on the first pair of legs 
A) have pedipalps that appear more swollen than in male tarantulas 
B) are known to have a lifespan that is less than six months 
C) have larger abdomens than male tarantulas 
D) develop spurs on the first pair of legs

Question 5

The largest tarantula has a leg span _____.

Accepted Answer

A) that can exceed 12 inches 
B) that reaches a maximum of 8 inches 
C) of approximately 3 feet 
D) of more than 24 inches 
A) that can exceed 12 inches 
B) that reaches a maximum of 8 inches 
C) of approximately 3 feet 
D) of more than 24 inches

Question 6

Which of the following statements about tarantulas is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) They have the ability to dry-bite. 
B) Tarantula hemolymph is red. 
C) The heart has three chambers. 
D) They do not produce silk. 
A) They have the ability to dry-bite. 
B) Tarantula hemolymph is red. 
C) The heart has three chambers. 
D) They do not produce silk.

Question 7

There are recognized species of tarantulas.

Accepted Answer

A) 24 
B) 129 
C) approximately 150 
D) more than 800 
A) 24 
B) 129 
C) approximately 150 
D) more than 800

Question 8

Adult tarantulas should be _____.

Accepted Answer

A) offered food every other day 
B) fed daily or twice daily, depending on species 
C) housed with live insects for free-choice eating 
D) given pinkie mice daily and insects every other day 
A) offered food every other day 
B) fed daily or twice daily, depending on species 
C) housed with live insects for free-choice eating 
D) given pinkie mice daily and insects every other day

Question 9

Breathing, or gas exchange, takes place in tissue called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) setae 
B) chelicerae 
C) accordion lobes 
D) booklungs 
A) setae 
B) chelicerae 
C) accordion lobes 
D) booklungs

Question 10

Tarantulas have _____.

Accepted Answer

A) three anatomical body divisions 
B) eight eyes clumped together 
C) one small claw at the end of every leg 
D) a closed circulatory system 
A) three anatomical body divisions 
B) eight eyes clumped together 
C) one small claw at the end of every leg 
D) a closed circulatory system

Male tarantulas have a lifespan of _____.

Which of the following statements regarding tarantula behavior is true?

Tarantulas just prior to a molt.

Female tarantulas _____.

The largest tarantula has a leg span _____.

Which of the following statements about tarantulas is correct?

There are recognized species of tarantulas.

Adult tarantulas should be _____.

Breathing, or gas exchange, takes place in tissue called _____.

Tarantulas have _____.

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Exam 18: Tarantulas

Male tarantulas have a lifespan of _____.

Which of the following statements regarding tarantula behavior is true?

Tarantulas just prior to a molt.

Female tarantulas _____.

The largest tarantula has a leg span _____.

Which of the following statements about tarantulas is correct?

There are recognized species of tarantulas.

Adult tarantulas should be _____.

Breathing, or gas exchange, takes place in tissue called _____.

Tarantulas have _____.

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Degus

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Short-Tailed Opposums

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Amphibians

Scorpions

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Backyard Chickens

Filters