Quiz time True or False 1 Spiders belong

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True or False? 1. Spiders belong to an ancient group of animals called the Arachnida. True False

Well done! Fantastic work! It is true! Spiders do belong to the group called Arachnida. Ticks and scorpions are also part of this group. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is true! Spiders do belong to the group called Arachnida. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 2. The main food source of spiders is plants. True False

Well done! Brilliant! The answer is false. The primary food source of spiders is insects not plants. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is false. The primary food source of spiders is insects not plants. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

Multiple Choice 3. How many species of spiders are there in the world? A- 6, 000 B- 16, 000 C- 26, 000 D- 41, 000 and counting

Try again! 3. How many species of spiders are there in the world? A- 6, 000 B- 16, 000 C- 26, 000 D- 41, 000 and counting

Try again! 3. How many species of spiders are there in the world? A- 6, 000 B- 16, 000 C- 26, 000 D- 41, 000 and counting

Try again! 3. How many species of spiders are there in the world? A- 6, 000 B- 16, 000 C- 26, 000 D- 41, 000 and counting

Sorry! The correct answer is D- 41, 000 and counting There are over 41, 000 species of spiders named world wide. Approximately 3, 000 of those species are found in Australia. Scientists are finding more every day! Click on the spider to continue!

Fantastic! You are correct! There are over 41, 000 species of spiders named world wide. Approximately 3, 000 of those species are found in Australia. Scientists are finding more every day! Click on the spider to continue!

Multiple Choice 4. Which of these spiders is most dangerous to humans? A- St Andrew's Cross Spider B-Sydney Funnel-web Spider C- Redback Spider D- Daddy-long-legs Spider

Try Again! 4. Which of these spiders is most dangerous to humans? A- St Andrew's Cross Spider B-Sydney Funnel-web Spider C- Redback Spider D- Daddy-long-legs Spider

Try Again! 4. Which of these spiders is most dangerous to humans? A- St Andrew's Cross Spider B-Sydney Funnel-web Spider C- Redback Spider D- Daddy-long-legs Spider

Try Again! 4. Which of these spiders is most dangerous to humans? A- St Andrew's Cross Spider B-Sydney Funnel-web Spider C- Redback Spider D- Daddy-long-legs Spider

Sorry! The correct answer is B-Sydney Funnel-web Spider For humans the Sydney Funnel-web Spider is one of the most dangerous spider species found in Australia. Click on the spider to continue!

Awesome! You are correct! For humans, the Sydney Funnel-web Spider is one of the most dangerous spider species found in Australia. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 5. Lace webs contain sticky silk. True False

Fantastic! Awesome work! The answer is false. Lace webs don’t contain sticky silk. They capture prey by snagging. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is false. Lace webs don’t contain sticky silk. They capture their prey by snagging. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 6. Spiders are the only invertebrates which produce silk. True False

Correct! Well done! The answer is false. Spiders aren’t the only invertebrates to produce silk. Some other arachnids and insects such as caterpillars also produce silk. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is false. Spiders aren’t the only invertebrates to produce silk. Some other arachnids and insects such as caterpillars, also produce silk. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 7. The hub is the central area of an orb web. True False

Amazing! Fantastic work! It is true! The hub is the central area of an orb spider web. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is true! The hub is the central area of an orb spider web. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 8. All spider webs have decorations. True False

Well done! Brilliant! The answer is false. Only some spider webs have decorations. These decorations may be remains of the spider’s meals. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is false. Only some spider webs have decorations. These decorations may be remains of the spider’s meals. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 9. Some spiders put a dead curled leaf into their web as a retreat. True False

Well done! Fantastic work! It is true! Leaf curling spiders pick up a dead leaf from the ground, then curl it using silk to make a safe retreat. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is true! Leaf curling spiders pick up a dead leaf from the ground, then curl it using silk to make a safe retreat. Better luck on the next question. Click on the spider to continue!

True or False? 10. Spider silk is spun from spinnerets, which are on the top of the spider’s head. True False

Great work! Awesome! The answer is false. Spider silk is spun from the spinnerets, but they are found on the tip of the spider’s abdomen. Click on the spider to continue!

Sorry! The answer is false. Spider silk is spun from the spinnerets, but they are found on the tip of the spider’s abdomen. Better luck next time. Click on the spider to continue!

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