Eutardigrada MCQs

  • What is the primary habitat of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Terrestrial
    • B) Freshwater and marine
    • C) Desert
    • D) Soil

    Answer: B) Freshwater and marine

  • Eutardigrada are commonly known as what?
    • A) Water bears
    • B) Tardigrades
    • C) Sea cucumbers
    • D) Marine worms

    Answer: B) Tardigrades

  • Which of the following features is characteristic of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Segmented body
    • B) Eight legs
    • C) Presence of wings
    • D) Rigid exoskeleton

    Answer: B) Eight legs

  • Eutardigrada primarily feed on what?
    • A) Detritus
    • B) Plant cells and microorganisms
    • C) Blood of other organisms
    • D) Algae and phytoplankton

    Answer: B) Plant cells and microorganisms

  • Which structure helps Eutardigrada in locomotion?
    • A) Tentacles
    • B) Lobopods
    • C) Fins
    • D) Cilia

    Answer: B) Lobopods

  • What is the reproductive strategy of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Sexual reproduction
    • B) Asexual reproduction
    • C) Budding
    • D) Parthenogenesis

    Answer: A) Sexual reproduction

  • Which of the following statements about Eutardigrada is true?
    • A) They have a complex circulatory system.
    • B) They can survive extreme conditions.
    • C) They are exclusively marine organisms.
    • D) They possess complex eyes.

    Answer: B) They can survive extreme conditions.

  • What type of body symmetry do Eutardigrada exhibit?
    • A) Radial symmetry
    • B) Bilateral symmetry
    • C) Asymmetry
    • D) Pentaradial symmetry

    Answer: B) Bilateral symmetry

  • Which environment do Eutardigrada commonly inhabit?
    • A) High altitude
    • B) Deep sea
    • C) Mosses and lichens
    • D) Sandy beaches

    Answer: C) Mosses and lichens

  • What type of digestive system do Eutardigrada possess?
    • A) Simple sac-like
    • B) Complete digestive system
    • C) Incomplete digestive system
    • D) No digestive system

    Answer: B) Complete digestive system

  • Eutardigrada are known for their ability to survive in what conditions?
    • A) Extreme heat
    • B) High pressure
    • C) Extreme desiccation
    • D) Low oxygen

    Answer: C) Extreme desiccation

  • Which structure is primarily involved in respiration for Eutardigrada?
    • A) Gills
    • B) Body surface
    • C) Lungs
    • D) Specialized breathing structures

    Answer: B) Body surface

  • What is the body cavity of Eutardigrada called?
    • A) Coelom
    • B) Hemocoel
    • C) Pseudocoelom
    • D) Gastrovascular cavity

    Answer: B) Hemocoel

  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Soft-bodied
    • B) Presence of lobopods
    • C) Rigid exoskeleton
    • D) Lack of segmentation

    Answer: C) Rigid exoskeleton

  • What is the typical size range of Eutardigrada species?
    • A) 0.1-0.5 mm
    • B) 0.5-1.5 mm
    • C) 1.5-3 mm
    • D) 3-5 mm

    Answer: B) 0.5-1.5 mm

  • Which of the following describes the Eutardigrada’s ability to enter a dormant state?
    • A) Cryptobiosis
    • B) Hibernation
    • C) Estivation
    • D) Torpor

    Answer: A) Cryptobiosis

  • Which of the following statements about Eutardigrada is correct?
    • A) They have a complex circulatory system.
    • B) They can endure extreme temperatures.
    • C) They are primarily herbivorous.
    • D) They exhibit complex reproductive behaviors.

    Answer: B) They can endure extreme temperatures.

  • What type of symmetry do Eutardigrada exhibit?
    • A) Radial symmetry
    • B) Bilateral symmetry
    • C) Asymmetry
    • D) Pentaradial symmetry

    Answer: B) Bilateral symmetry

  • What is the primary food source for Eutardigrada?
    • A) Microorganisms
    • B) Plants
    • C) Other animals
    • D) Detritus

    Answer: A) Microorganisms

  • Which of the following structures helps Eutardigrada in nutrient absorption?
    • A) Tentacles
    • B) Stylet
    • C) Gills
    • D) Mucus layer

    Answer: B) Stylet

  • How do Eutardigrada typically respond to adverse environmental conditions?
    • A) Migration
    • B) Hibernation
    • C) Entering a cryptobiotic state
    • D) Reproduction

    Answer: C) Entering a cryptobiotic state

  • Which structure is used by Eutardigrada for excretion?
    • A) Nephridia
    • B) Malpighian tubules
    • C) Coelomoducts
    • D) Body surface

    Answer: B) Malpighian tubules

  • What type of environment do Eutardigrada prefer?
    • A) Dry and arid
    • B) Moist and humid
    • C) High salinity
    • D) Cold and icy

    Answer: B) Moist and humid

  • Eutardigrada belong to which larger group of animals?
    • A) Mollusca
    • B) Arthropoda
    • C) Ecdysozoa
    • D) Deuterostomia

    Answer: C) Ecdysozoa

  • What type of locomotion do Eutardigrada primarily use?
    • A) Jet propulsion
    • B) Crawling
    • C) Gliding
    • D) Floating

    Answer: B) Crawling

  • Which of the following is a common predator of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Small fish
    • B) Larger invertebrates
    • C) Birds
    • D) Amphibians

    Answer: B) Larger invertebrates

  • What kind of reproductive strategy do Eutardigrada exhibit?
    • A) Internal fertilization
    • B) External fertilization
    • C) Asexual reproduction
    • D) Budding

    Answer: A) Internal fertilization

  • Which of the following organisms are considered relatives of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Annelids
    • B) Onychophorans
    • C) Mollusks
    • D) Echinoderms

    Answer: B) Onychophorans

  • What is the primary ecological role of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Primary producers
    • B) Decomposers
    • C) Predators
    • D) Parasites

    Answer: B) Decomposers

  • Which of the following best describes the physical appearance of Eutardigrada?
    • A) Long and thin
    • B) Stout and plump
    • C) Flat and ribbon-like
    • D) Cylindrical and elongated

    Answer: B) Stout and plump

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