Spiderman Flashcards
What class do spiders belong to?
Arachnida
True or False: Spiders have antennae.
False
How many legs do spiders typically have?
Eight
Fill in the blank: Spiders are ________ predators.
Carnivorous
What is the primary purpose of a spider’s silk?
To create webs for trapping prey
Which organ do spiders use to produce silk?
Spinnerets
What type of eyes do most spiders have?
Simple eyes
True or False: All spiders are venomous.
False
What is the term for the process by which spiders shed their exoskeleton?
Molting
Which spider is known for its distinctive hourglass marking?
Black widow spider
What do we call the structure that spiders use to inject venom?
Fangs
Multiple Choice: What is the largest spider species?
Goliath birdeater
What is the primary diet of spiders?
Insects
Fill in the blank: Spiders breathe through ________.
Book lungs or tracheae
True or False: Spiders can hear sounds.
False
What is the main difference between spiders and insects?
Spiders have eight legs, insects have six
What is a common habitat for spiders?
Webs, burrows, or under rocks
What is the primary reproductive strategy of most spiders?
Egg sacs
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a jumping spider?
Salticidae
What is the role of male spiders during mating?
To transfer sperm to the female
Fill in the blank: The study of spiders is called ________.
Arachnology
True or False: Spiders can regenerate lost legs.
False
How do spiders typically capture their prey?
Using webs or ambush tactics
What is the lifespan of most common spiders?
1 to 2 years
Which spider is known for its large size and hairy body?
Tarantula
What is the main function of a spider’s pedipalps?
To assist in sensing and mating
Multiple Choice: Which spider is commonly associated with causing fear in people?
Tarantula
