- 1. What is the main habitat of mussels?
A) Mountains B) Tropical rainforests C) Deserts D) Freshwater and marine environments
- 2. What do mussels use to attach themselves to surfaces?
A) Suction cups B) Byssal threads C) Magnetic fields D) Adhesive glands
- 3. What is the scientific name for the Common Mussel species found in Europe?
A) Perna canaliculus B) Perna viridis C) Mytilus edulis D) Crassostrea virginica
- 4. What is the lifespan of a mussel on average?
A) 5-10 years B) Less than a year C) 50+ years D) 20-30 years
- 5. What chemical element is necessary for mussel shells to grow?
A) Iron B) Hydrogen C) Calcium D) Carbon
- 6. What is the common name for pearls produced by mussels?
A) Mussel pearls B) Saltwater pearls C) Coral pearls D) Freshwater pearls
- 7. What is a group of mussels called when they are clustered together?
A) Flock B) School C) Bed D) Pack
- 8. What is the primary source of pearls produced by mussels?
A) Sand B) Seaweed C) Nacre D) Fish scales
- 9. Which of the following is NOT a common color of mussels?
A) Green B) Black C) Purple D) Blue
- 10. Which body part of a mussel secretes the shell?
A) Siphon B) Foot C) Gill D) Mantle
- 11. In which country is the dish Moules-frites (Mussels and fries) a popular delicacy?
A) China B) Belgium C) Mexico D) Italy
- 12. What is the 'beard' on a mussel?
A) Byssus threads B) Parasitic growth C) Mussel hair D) Algae attachment
- 13. What is the family name of mussels within the Bivalvia class?
A) Ostreidae B) Unionidae C) Mytilidae D) Pectinidae
- 14. What is the rough outer surface of a mussel shell that provides attachment to rocks called?
A) Periostracum B) Nacre C) Exoskeleton D) Epidermis
A) Grazing B) Photosynthesis C) Hunting D) Filter feeding
- 16. What is the common name for the invasive species of mussel that poses a threat to ecosystems and infrastructure?
A) Blue mussel B) Zebra mussel C) Green-lipped mussel D) Giant freshwater mussel
- 17. How many shells does a mussel have?
A) Two B) Three C) Four D) One
- 18. Which of the following is a method of cooking mussels?
A) Baking B) Steaming C) Microwaving D) Deep-frying
- 19. What is the protective covering of a mussel called?
A) Shell B) Skin C) Bark D) Feathers
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