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