Texas Symbols

What is the state flower of Texas, which is often studied in botany for its unique adaptation to the Texas climate?

• Bluebonnet

• Sunflower

• Rose

• Daisy

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Which Texas state symbol is known for its role in the ecosystem as a pollinator, and is often studied in environmental science?

• Monarch Butterfly

• Texas Horned Lizard

• Nine-banded Armadillo

• Mockingbird

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The Texas state tree is known for its hardwood and is often used in dendrochronology studies. What is it?

• Pecan Tree

• Oak Tree

• Pine Tree

• Maple Tree

Which Texas state mammal is known for its burrowing behavior and is often studied in zoology?

• Nine-banded Armadillo

• Coyote

• White-tailed Deer

• Bison

The Texas state bird is known for its mimicking ability, which is a subject of study in ornithology. What is it?

• Northern Mockingbird

• American Robin

• Blue Jay

• Cardinal

Which Texas state symbol is often used in studies of migration patterns in biology?

• Monarch Butterfly

• Texas Longhorn

• Armadillo

• Mockingbird

The Texas state fish is known for its unique spawning behavior, which is often studied in marine biology. What is it?

• Guadalupe Bass

• Catfish

• Trout

• Salmon

Which Texas state symbol is often used in studies of desert ecosystems?

• Texas Horned Lizard

• Cactus Wren

• Desert Tortoise

• Roadrunner

The Texas state insect is known for its role in agriculture and is often studied in entomology. What is it?

• Monarch Butterfly

• Honeybee

• Ladybug

• Firefly

Which Texas state symbol is often used in studies of freshwater ecosystems?

• Guadalupe Bass

• Alligator

• Frog

• Turtle