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