How to Identify and Classify Axolotls
  • 1. What is the most distinctive physical characteristic of axolotls?
A) Webbed feet
B) Large eyes
C) External gills
D) Smooth skin
  • 2. Axolotls are native to which country?
A) Japan
B) Germany
C) Canada
D) Mexico
  • 3. What type of environment do axolotls primarily inhabit?
A) Saltwater oceans
B) Tropical rainforests
C) Freshwater lakes
D) Arid deserts
  • 4. Which term describes the axolotl's retention of larval features into adulthood?
A) Metamorphosis
B) Neoteny
C) Hibernation
D) Estivation
  • 5. A wild-type axolotl typically exhibits what coloration?
A) Golden yellow
B) Bright pink
C) Dark brown or black
D) Pure white
  • 6. What is the function of the caudal fin in axolotls?
A) Breathing
B) Camouflage
C) Digging
D) Swimming
  • 7. Leucistic axolotls are characterized by what color?
A) Bright red
B) Pale pink with black eyes
C) Green and yellow
D) Deep blue
  • 8. Which gene affects the color of melanoid axolotls?
A) Xanthophore gene
B) Leucophore gene
C) Iridophore gene
D) Melanin gene
  • 9. Albino axolotls lack which pigment?
A) Carotene
B) Xanthophyll
C) Melanin
D) Anthocyanin
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a commonly available axolotl color morph?
A) Wild Type
B) Teal
C) Golden Albino
D) Copper
  • 11. How many toes do Axolotls have on each foot?
A) Four on each foot
B) Four on front, five on back
C) Five on front, four on back
D) Five on each foot
  • 12. What is the typical lifespan of an axolotl in captivity?
A) 1-2 years
B) 50+ years
C) 5-15 years
D) 20-30 years
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a recommended food for axolotls?
A) Lettuce
B) Bloodworms
C) Axolotl pellets
D) Earthworms
  • 14. What water temperature is generally ideal for axolotls?
A) 60-68°F (16-20°C)
B) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
C) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
D) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
  • 15. Why is it important to avoid gravel substrate in axolotl tanks?
A) It makes the tank too heavy.
B) Axolotls can ingest it and become impacted.
C) It encourages algae growth.
D) It increases the pH of the water.
  • 16. What is the scientific name for the axolotl?
A) Salamandra salamandra
B) Triturus cristatus
C) Ambystoma mexicanum
D) Rana temporaria
  • 17. What does 'morph' refer to in the context of axolotls?
A) Color variation
B) Age
C) Gender
D) Body size
  • 18. Which of the following is a disease that can affect axolotls?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Saprolegnia (fungal infection)
C) Measles
D) Influenza
  • 19. What is the function of the iridophores in some axolotl morphs?
A) Reflect light and create a shimmering effect
B) Filter water
C) Produce melanin for dark coloration
D) Generate heat
  • 20. Which of these is a threatened species in the wild?
A) Goldfish
B) Guppy
C) Beta Fish
D) Axolotl
  • 21. What is a common name for axolotl larvae?
A) Fry
B) Cubs
C) Kittens
D) Efts
  • 22. Why should you avoid using soaps to clean an axolotl tank?
A) They are toxic to axolotls
B) They attract algae
C) They increase the pH
D) They damage the glass
  • 23. What do Xanthophores contribute to an axolotl's coloration?
A) Yellow and orange pigments
B) White pigments
C) Blue and green pigments
D) Black and brown pigments
  • 24. If an axolotl's gills are shrinking, what could be the problem?
A) Lack of hiding places
B) Poor water quality
C) Too much light
D) Overfeeding
  • 25. Which of the following can axolotls regenerate?
A) Eyes
B) Hearts
C) Heads
D) Limbs
  • 26. What is a Dumeril Axolotl
A) A non-existent variety
B) An alternative scientific name
C) A naturally occurring morph
D) A special bread of axolotl
  • 27. How do Axolotls get oxygen?
A) Scales
B) Gills and skin
C) Stomach
D) Lungs
  • 28. What is the purpose of an Axolotl's teeth?
A) Chewing food
B) Attraction
C) Defense
D) Holding prey
  • 29. What type of breeder is the Axolotl?
A) Stem Cell Splitter
B) Budding Clone
C) Live Birther
D) Egg Layer
  • 30. What classification is Axolotl as a whole?
A) Mammal
B) Fish
C) Amphibian
D) Reptile
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