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Terrific Tarantulas

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Introduction:
"Tarantulas are some of the most feared, most misunderstood animals on the planet. Hopefully this quiz will clear their bad name."


1. How many palps, also known as pedipalps, does a tarantula have?
    1
    4
    0
    2


2. Which of the following is NOT a reason a tarantula will molt?
    Growth
    Replacement of defensive hairs
    Regrowth of limbs
    To cool down


3. What are a tarantula's defensive hairs called?
    Irritating hairs
    Defensive hairs
    Hairs
    Urticating hairs


4. Has anyone ever died from the toxin of a tarantula?
    Yes
    No


5. Which of the following tarantulas would NOT be a good starting tarantula?
    Rosehair (Grammostola rosea)
    Cobalt blue (Haplopelma lividum)
    Redknee (Brachypelma smithii)
    Pinktoe (Avicularia avicularia)


6. What are the names for ground dwelling species of tarantulas and tree dwelling species of tarantulas?
    Arboreal and old world
    Arboreal and terrestrial
    Terrestrial and old world
    Old world and new world


7. Do tarantulas catch prey using webs?
    Yes
    No


8. What is the only type of tarantula that can be kept communally?
    Brazilian salmon pink (Lasiodora parahybana)
    Birdeater (Theraphosa blondii)
    Pinktoe (Avicularia avicularia)
    Brazilian whiteknee (Acanthoscurria geniculata)


9. How do tarantulas find their way around?
    Eyesight
    Keen sense of direction.
    Pedipalps
    Vibrations


10. What will a tarantula do if you approach it in the wild?
    Bite
    Run away
    Release defensive hairs
    Play dead


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