Chilopoda MCQs December 4, 2025September 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Chilopoda is commonly known as: (A) Millipedes (B) Worms (C) Centipedes (D) Insects 2. Chilopods are primarily characterized by having: (A) Two pairs of legs per body segment (B) One pair of legs per body segment (C) No legs (D) Wings 3. What is the primary habitat of most centipedes? (A) Aquatic (B) Arboreal (C) Marine (D) Terrestrial 4. Chilopods are classified under which phylum? (A) Echinodermata (B) Mollusca (C) Annelida (D) Arthropoda 5. The first pair of legs in centipedes is modified into: (A) Antennae (B) Venomous fangs (C) Mandibles (D) Gills 6. Centipedes are primarily: (A) Carnivorous (B) Detritivorous (C) Herbivorous (D) Omnivorous 7. How many legs does a typical centipede have? (A) 10 (B) 30 (C) 50 (D) It varies (one pair per segment) 8. Which of the following statements is TRUE about centipedes? (A) They have a hard exoskeleton (B) They are slow-moving (C) They can regenerate lost legs (D) They have wings 9. The body of a centipede is divided into two main parts: the head and the: (A) Cephalothorax (B) Thorax (C) Abdomen (D) Trunk 10. Which of the following is a common predator of centipedes? (A) Frogs (B) Birds (C) Snakes (D) All of the above 11. The venom of centipedes is primarily used for: (A) Digestion (B) Defense (C) Both B and C (D) Paralyzing prey 12. Centipedes typically hunt at: (A) Daytime (B) Dusk (C) Nighttime (D) Dawn 13. The respiratory system of centipedes consists of: (A) Gills (B) Lungs (C) Tracheae (D) Skin 14. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Chilopoda? (A) Segmented body (B) Hard shell (C) Jointed appendages (D) Venomous fangs 15. The number of body segments in centipedes typically ranges from: (A) 10 to 20 (B) 30 to 50 (C) 100 to 200 (D) 15 to 177 16. Which of the following is a common species of centipede? (A) Scolopendra (B) All of the above (C) Geophilus (D) Lithobius 17. The main diet of centipedes consists of: (A) Small insects and spiders (B) Fruits and vegetables (C) Fungi and bacteria (D) Leaves and stems 18. What is the primary function of centipede's antennae? (A) Movement (B) Feeding (C) Defense (D) Sensory perception 19. Centipedes can be found in which of the following environments? (A) Forests (B) All of the above (C) Caves (D) Grasslands 20. Centipede bites are typically: (A) Deadly to humans (B) Completely harmless (C) Painful but not dangerous (D) Only affect small animals 21. Which class does Chilopoda belong to? (A) Insecta (B) Crustacea (C) Arachnida (D) Myriapoda 22. The primary excretory organs in centipedes are called: (A) Nephridia (B) Malpighian tubules (C) Kidneys (D) Gills 23. Which of the following characteristics distinguishes centipedes from millipedes? (A) Number of legs (B) Venomous fangs (C) Body segmentation (D) Habitat 24. Centipedes are primarily active during which time of day? (A) Night (B) Afternoon (C) Morning (D) Midday 25. The largest species of centipede is known as: (A) Scolopendra gigantea (B) Lithobius forficatus (C) Geophilus flavus (D) Scutigera coleoptrata 26. Which sensory structure helps centipedes detect vibrations in their environment? (A) Compound eyes (B) Sensilla (C) Antennae (D) Legs 27. Centipedes typically have what type of reproduction? (A) Asexual (B) Sexual (C) Budding (D) Fission 28. In centipedes, the circulatory system is: (A) Fully developed (B) Closed (C) Neither (D) Open 29. The centipede's venom is injected through: (A) Gills (B) Mandibles (C) Fangs (D) Spiracles 30. The typical lifespan of a centipede is: (A) A few years (B) Several months (C) A few weeks (D) Decades