Tarantula Trivia

Tarantulas are not considered "true spiders", instead they are _______

One thing that differentiates tarantulas from true spiders is the number ____ ____ they have

How many of the structures that are the answer to question 3 do tarantulas have?

What phylum are tarantulas in?

What subphylum are tarantulas in?

What class are tarantulas in?

What order are tarantulas in?

What family are tarantulas in?

New World tarantulas possess ____ ____, which they use as a defense mechanism

Which tarantula sex lives longer (~30 years), males or females?

The largest spider in the world by mass and body length is a New World tarantula with the scientific name Theraphosa blondi. What is its common name?

These are the silk-spinning organs of a tarantula

These are the appendages with which a male tarantula inseminates a female tarantula (by using emboli)

Tarantulas can ______ lost limbs when they molt

Male tarantulas may possess ____ ____ on their front pair of legs, which they use to keep the female's fangs at bay during mating

Name the New World (Central American) tarantula species known for its long setae and docile nature (scientific name:Tliltocatl albopilosus)

Name the New World (North American) tarantula species known for its bright red knees and popularity in the pet tarantula hobby (scientific name: Brachypelma smithi)

Name the New World (South American) tarantula species known for its bright blue cephalothorax, blue legs, and brown abdomen (scientific name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)

Name the New World (Caribbean) tarantula species known for its gorgeous, varied coloration consisting of black, brown, green, blue, pink, red, and purple (scientific name: Caribena versicolor)

Name the Old World (central African) tarantula species known for its bright orange coloration, very aggressive behavior, and painful bite (scientific name: Pterinochilus murinus)

Name the Old World (east Asian) tarantula species known for its blue coloration, aggressive/defensive nature, and potent venom that can cause muscle cramps (scientific name: Cyriopagopus lividus)