- 1. What is the main habitat of mussels?
A) Tropical rainforests B) Freshwater and marine environments C) Mountains D) Deserts
- 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) Crassostrea virginica C) Mytilus edulis D) Perna viridis
- 4. What is the lifespan of a mussel on average?
A) 50+ years B) Less than a year C) 5-10 years D) 20-30 years
- 5. What chemical element is necessary for mussel shells to grow?
A) Carbon B) Calcium C) Hydrogen D) Iron
- 6. What is the common name for pearls produced by mussels?
A) Saltwater pearls B) Mussel pearls C) Coral pearls D) Freshwater pearls
- 7. What is a group of mussels called when they are clustered together?
A) School B) Bed C) Pack D) Flock
- 8. What is the primary source of pearls produced by mussels?
A) Fish scales B) Nacre C) Sand D) Seaweed
- 9. Which of the following is NOT a common color of mussels?
A) Green B) Blue C) Black D) Purple
- 10. Which body part of a mussel secretes the shell?
A) Gill B) Mantle C) Siphon D) Foot
- 11. In which country is the dish Moules-frites (Mussels and fries) a popular delicacy?
A) China B) Italy C) Mexico D) Belgium
- 12. What is the 'beard' on a mussel?
A) Parasitic growth B) Algae attachment C) Mussel hair D) Byssus threads
- 13. What is the family name of mussels within the Bivalvia class?
A) Ostreidae B) Mytilidae C) Pectinidae D) Unionidae
- 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) Grazing B) Hunting 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) Green-lipped mussel C) Zebra mussel D) Blue mussel
- 17. How many shells does a mussel have?
A) One B) Four C) Two D) Three
- 18. Which of the following is a method of cooking mussels?
A) Steaming B) Baking C) Microwaving D) Deep-frying
- 19. What is the protective covering of a mussel called?
A) Bark B) Shell C) Feathers D) Skin
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