All about Minibeasts

Are minibeasts an invertebrate or an vertebrate?

• Vertebrate

• Invertebrate

Answer explanation

Invertebrates, a group of animals without backbones, encompass an array of species, including but not limited to insects, spiders, beetles, snails, worms, and centipedes. In the United Kingdom, there are approximately 25,000 known varieties of invertebrates, of which approximately 20,000 are insects. Due to the absence of an endoskeleton, some invertebrates such as snails reside in shells while others, such as beetles, have a hardened exterior known as an exoskeleton.

Where do minibeasts live?

• Logs

• Stones

• Leaf Piles

• Trees

• All of them and more!

Answer explanation

Different minibeasts like to live in different places – under logs and stones, in leaf piles, in ponds, in trees, bushes and grass, or in the soil. You’re probably even sharing your house with some minibeasts, such as spiders.

Minibeasts are __________

(Clue: Minibeasts are small!)

Do minibeasts have a backbone?

• Yes

• No

What is the main characteristic of minibeasts?

• They have wings

• They have exoskeletons

• They have gills

• They have fur

Which of the following is not a minibeast?

• Ant

• Spider

• Butterfly

• Frog

What is the role of minibeasts in the ecosystem?

• Pollination

• Decomposition

• Seed dispersal

• All of the above

How do minibeasts reproduce?

• By laying eggs

• By giving birth to live young

• By spores

• By pollination

What is the purpose of the exoskeleton in minibeasts?

• To protect their internal organs

• To help them fly

• To camouflage with their surroundings

• To store food

Which of the following is a beneficial minibeast?

• Mosquito

• Ladybug

• Cockroach

• Tick