On Safari with Nala - Millipedes

On Safari with Nala - Millipedes

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Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video discusses millipedes, their etymology, and their presence in Africa, where they are known as shonga lolas. It covers their defense mechanisms, such as curling into a spiral and snake-like motion. Millipedes feed on rotten plant material and some are predatory. They grow by adding legs and produce cyanide as a defense. They vary in color and are preyed upon by various animals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the name 'millipede'?

It comes from the Latin word meaning '1000 feet'.

It is derived from the Greek word for 'many legs'.

It originates from the Zulu word for 'crawler'.

It is named after a famous biologist.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do millipedes protect themselves when threatened?

By changing their color.

By emitting a loud noise.

By jumping away quickly.

By curling up into a spiral.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique movement characteristic of millipedes?

They hop like grasshoppers.

They glide like snails.

They move in a snake-like motion.

They fly short distances.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do millipedes primarily feed on?

Small mammals.

Rotten plant material.

Fresh leaves and flowers.

Fish and amphibians.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What chemical do millipedes produce as a defense mechanism?

Cyanide

Chlorine

Sulfur

Ammonia