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Tardigrades: The Living Gummy Bears

Created by jadranska

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Tardigrades The Living Gummy Bears game quiz
"Tardigrades are microscopic creatures believed to be halfway between nematodes and arthropods. Also known as "waterbears" or "moss piglets", I find them absolutely intriguing! I hope this quiz sparks an interest in tardigrades for you."

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1. Tardigrades are also called waterbears. Why?
    They maul people if provoked
    They are omnivorous and eat salmon & berries
    Under a microscope they resemble gummi bears with 8 legs
    They live in water and hunt for fish


2. Tardigrades are among the ________est animals.
    nicest
    largest
    hardiest
    meanest


3. Are tardigrades rare?
    Yes
    No


4. Do tardigrades cause disease in plants?
    Yes
    No


5. What kingdom do tardigrades belong to?
    Answer: (1 word)


6. What phylum do tardigrades belong in?
    Answer: (1 word)


7. The class Mesotardigrada has one order, Thermozoidia. Within this order is one genus, Thermozodiidae. This genus is represented by one species. Where will you usually find this one species?
    In your bathtub
    In hot springs
    In a toilet
    In a lake


8. What is more common, male or female tardigrades?
    Answer: (M or F?)


9. Like crustaceans and amphibians, tardigrades must live in or near a watery environment. True or false?
    True
    False


10. Which of these do tardigrades NOT have?
    exoskeletons
    tails
    claws
    lunules

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