New Zealand Glowworms Eat Like Spiders

The video explores the peculiarities of the natural world, focusing on the New Zealand glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa. These glow worms, which are actually fungus gnat larvae, use bioluminescence to attract prey to their sticky silk threads. The video discusses their life cycle, evolutionary traits, and compares them with other glow worm species. It also presents a hypothesis on how these traits evolved, suggesting that ancient ancestors used webs to collect fungal spores, eventually leading to predation and bioluminescence.

What unexpected beauty is highlighted in the natural world according to the introduction?

• The vibrant colors of tropical fish

• The majestic flight of eagles

• The glow of New Zealand glow worms

• The colorful feathers of birds

How do New Zealand glow worms capture their prey?

• By using their bioluminescent tails to stun prey

• By using their wings to trap insects

• By building webs and using sticky silk threads

• By camouflaging and ambushing

What is the scientific name of the New Zealand glow worm?

• Arachnocampa luminosa

• Luminosa biolumina

• Luminosa arachnocampa

• Arachnocampa biolumina

What is the primary function of the glow emitted by the glow worms?

• To communicate with other glow worms

• To navigate in the dark

• To attract prey

• To scare away predators

What is the primary purpose of the adult stage in the glow worm's lifecycle?

• To build more complex webs

• To mate and lay eggs

• To migrate to new locations

• To hunt and gather food

What is the main difference between the glow worms of New Zealand and those in other parts of the world?

• New Zealand glow worms do not glow

• New Zealand glow worms live in trees

• New Zealand glow worms are not true worms

• New Zealand glow worms are larger

Which of the following is a hypothesis about the evolution of glow worms?

• They developed glowing to attract mates

• They evolved from aquatic creatures

• They evolved glowing to lure prey in temperate climates

• They evolved from large predatory insects