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