Question 1

Which of the following conditions is caused by a degu chewing on cage bars?

Accepted Answer

A) Pseudomona 
B) Elodontoma 
C) Red-nose 
D) Fur barbering 
A) Pseudomona 
B) Elodontoma 
C) Red-nose 
D) Fur barbering C

Question 2

Degus, both male and female, are sexually mature of age.

Accepted Answer

A) prior to two months 
B) between 12 and 16 weeks 
C) at one year 
D) at approximately 4 weeks 
A) prior to two months 
B) between 12 and 16 weeks 
C) at one year 
D) at approximately 4 weeks B

Question 3

The hierarchal structure of degus is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) maintained with much squabbling and fighting 
B) determined by the females 
C) nearly nonexistent 
D) based on age 
A) maintained with much squabbling and fighting 
B) determined by the females 
C) nearly nonexistent 
D) based on age A

Question 4

Sugars that predispose degus to diabetes are derived mainly from _____.

Accepted Answer

A) dandelions 
B) molasses 
C) yams 
D) corn 
A) dandelions 
B) molasses 
C) yams 
D) corn

Question 5

There are subspecies of degu, and they all belong to the same suborder.

Accepted Answer

A) nine 
B) eleven 
C) four 
D) twelve 
A) nine 
B) eleven 
C) four 
D) twelve

Question 6

Degus are frequently infested with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fleas 
B) pinworms 
C) ringworms 
D) ear mites 
A) fleas 
B) pinworms 
C) ringworms 
D) ear mites

Question 7

For treats, is an excellent choice for degus.

Accepted Answer

A) puffed rice 
B) dried fruit 
C) fresh fruit 
D) honey 
A) puffed rice 
B) dried fruit 
C) fresh fruit 
D) honey

Question 8

Degus are rodents.

Accepted Answer

A) nonsocial 
B) diurnal 
C) the smallest 
D) sedentary 
A) nonsocial 
B) diurnal 
C) the smallest 
D) sedentary

Question 9

The best housing for a degu is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) a 20-gallon glass aquarium with a tight-fitting lid 
B) a commercially-sold ferret cage 
C) a custom-built cage 
D) a large dog-crate 
A) a 20-gallon glass aquarium with a tight-fitting lid 
B) a commercially-sold ferret cage 
C) a custom-built cage 
D) a large dog-crate

Question 10

Degus are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) insectivores 
B) omnivores 
C) carnivores 
D) herbivores 
A) insectivores 
B) omnivores 
C) carnivores 
D) herbivores

Which of the following conditions is caused by a degu chewing on cage bars?

Degus, both male and female, are sexually mature of age.

The hierarchal structure of degus is _____.

Sugars that predispose degus to diabetes are derived mainly from _____.

There are subspecies of degu, and they all belong to the same suborder.

Degus are frequently infested with _____.

For treats, is an excellent choice for degus.

Degus are rodents.

The best housing for a degu is _____.

Degus are _____.

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Guinea Pigs

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Hedgehogs

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Short-Tailed Opposums

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Avian

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Exam 9: Degus

Which of the following conditions is caused by a degu chewing on cage bars?

Degus, both male and female, are sexually mature of age.

The hierarchal structure of degus is _____.

Sugars that predispose degus to diabetes are derived mainly from _____.

There are subspecies of degu, and they all belong to the same suborder.

Degus are frequently infested with _____.

For treats, is an excellent choice for degus.

Degus are rodents.

The best housing for a degu is _____.

Degus are _____.

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Short-Tailed Opposums

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Amphibians

Scorpions

Tarantulas

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Backyard Chickens

Filters