Thursday, November 5, 2015

Zoology Tick Quiz on Friday!!

There will be a tick quiz on Friday, 11/6/15.  Here is what you will need to know for it:


  • The quiz will be on paper, not on Quia.
  • You will have five minutes to study in class for it.
  • Be able to identify Lone Star Ticks and American Dog Ticks from a picture
  • Study and know the life stages of a tick, from egg to adult, including correct leg numbers
  • Male vs female tick ... how to tell the difference?
  • Hypostome - what is it?
  • How do you correctly and safely remove a tick that's embedded in your skin?
  • Lyme Disease .... what does it do?
  • What are some measures you should take to reduce tick exposure when outside?

Let me know if you have any questions.  Good luck!