What is Street Creatures? This is the game I run on Twitter every Friday. I’ve
collected all the past quizzes here in one place so you can either relive them, or play
them for the first time.
How does it work? Provided are four, seemingly unrelated clues, that are all
connected by a wild organism that can be found in a city. Look at the four clues,
do some research, and when you think you’ve figured it out, click on ‘Answer’
to reveal what connects the clues, and how they are connected.
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Chelicerae
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Chelicerae
Swimming hairs
Bioindicator
Ectoparasitic
Water Mite (Hydrachnidae)
Chelicerae:
Adult mites are predators and have piercing mouthparts to suck out their prey from the inside. These retractable mouthparts are called chelicerae.
Swimming hairs:
Water mites swim very well, propelled along with special hairs along their legs.
Bioindicator:
Although not as utilized as other organisms, water mites are excellent at helping determine water quality.
Ectoparasitic:
As larvae, water mites are ectoparasites, meaning they live on the external body of a host, sucking their meals while hitching a ride. They drop off before making the change to adult.
