Triturus Quiz: questions and answers

1. Which order does Triturus belong to?

Chordata

Urodela

Amphibia

2. What is the maximum possible length of Triturus?

40 cm

25 cm

20 cm

3. How many species of Triturus exist?

10

12

9

4. Which tail feature do Triturus males develop during the breeding time?

Silvery-White Band

Furry Tails

Red-Black Rings

5. How long does it take for Triturus larvae to develop into land-dwelling juveniles?

1-2 months

6-8 months

2-4 months

6. What is the scientific name of Danube crested newt?

T. karelinii

T. pygmaeus

T. dobrogicus

7. How big can Great Crested Newts grow?

25 cm

5 cm

15 cm

8. What does male Triturus release to attract females during mating?

Ectohormones

Testosterone

Pheromones

9. How many eggs per season do Triturus marmoratus usually lay?

200

400

600

10. How is sperm delivered to the females' Triturus body?

Cloaca

Vagina

Anus

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