- 1. What is the most common distinguishing characteristic of male Betta splendens?
A) Smaller body size
B) Elongated fins
C) Duller coloration
D) Rounded tails
- 2. Which tail type is characterized by two distinct lobes?
A) Double Tail
B) Veiltail
C) Halfmoon
D) Crowntail
- 3. What tail type is defined by its ragged, spiky appearance?
A) Rosetail
B) Crowntail
C) Combtail
D) Delta Tail
- 4. A Betta with a tail that spreads 180 degrees is known as a:
A) Feathertail
B) Veiltail
C) Halfmoon
D) Plakat
- 5. What does 'Plakat' refer to in Betta classification?
A) Long-finned show type
B) A specific color pattern
C) Short-finned fighting type
D) A type of Betta food
- 6. Which color pattern involves a dark body with iridescent scaling?
A) Marble
B) Dragon Scale
C) Butterfly
D) Solid
- 7. What color refers to a Betta with a light, fleshy pink color?
A) Mustard Gas
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Opaque
- 8. Which color pattern is characterized by patches of different colors?
A) Marble
B) Bi-color
C) Solid
D) Dragon Scale
- 9. What is the primary difference between male and female Bettas of the same tail type?
A) Body shape
B) Scale pattern
C) Color intensity
D) Fin length
- 10. Which tail type is characterized by rays extending beyond the webbing, but less extreme than a Crowntail?
A) Veiltail
B) Halfmoon
C) Delta Tail
D) Combtail
- 11. Which fin is located on the underside of the Betta's body near the tail?
A) Pelvic Fin
B) Pectoral Fin
C) Dorsal Fin
D) Anal Fin
- 12. What is a key difference between the dorsal fin of a male and female Betta?
A) Texture
B) Size and shape
C) Presence or absence
D) Color
- 13. What behavior is commonly associated with male Bettas, leading to the name 'Siamese Fighting Fish'?
A) Schooling behavior
B) Hiding in plants
C) Aggression towards other males
D) Building bubble nests
- 14. What structural feature do Bettas use to breathe air from the surface?
A) Gills
B) Labyrinth organ
C) Swim bladder
D) Skin
- 15. Which fin is found in pairs near the head of the Betta?
A) Caudal Fin
B) Dorsal Fin
C) Pectoral Fin
D) Anal Fin
- 16. What is the term for a Betta that exhibits two colors?
A) Solid
B) Dragon Scale
C) Bi-color
D) Marble
- 17. What color pattern features contrasting colors, usually with one color as a mask on the face?
A) Marble
B) Butterfly
C) Mask
D) Copper
- 18. Which of these is NOT a common Betta tail type?
A) Veiltail
B) Halfmoon
C) Crowntail
D) Telescope
- 19. What does the term 'metallic' refer to in Betta coloration?
A) Dull appearance
B) Iridescent sheen
C) Transparent fins
D) Lack of color
- 20. What tail type is characterized by long, flowing fins that droop downwards?
A) Crowntail
B) Plakat
C) Halfmoon
D) Veiltail
- 21. What is the function of the bubble nest built by male Bettas?
A) To hide from predators
B) To filter water
C) To attract females
D) To protect eggs and fry
- 22. Which fin is located on the top of the Betta's body?
A) Caudal fin
B) Dorsal fin
C) Anal fin
D) Pectoral fin
- 23. What is the caudal fin also known as?
A) Dorsal fin
B) Tail fin
C) Anal fin
D) Pectoral fin
- 24. What indicates a Butterfly pattern in a Betta?
A) Iridescent scales
B) Solid body color
C) Marbled pattern on the body
D) Color bands on the fins
- 25. What is the term for a Betta whose fins are shorter and rounder than most?
A) Delta tail
B) Round tail
C) Spade tail
D) Rose tail
- 26. What is the significance of the 'delta' shape in a Delta Tail Betta?
A) The shape of the body
B) The shape of the dorsal fin
C) The scale pattern
D) The shape of the tail when flared
- 27. If a male Betta is flaring, what is it most likely doing?
A) Displaying aggression
B) Begging for food
C) Showing affection
D) Trying to sleep
- 28. What is the term for Bettas with copper or bronze-colored scales?
A) Metallic
B) Copper
C) Dragon Scale
D) Gold
- 29. A Betta that exhibits a spade shaped tail would be classified as what tail type?
A) Halfmoon
B) Spade Tail
C) Round Tail
D) Delta Tail
- 30. What is the best way to sex juvenile Bettas?
A) Measure their fin length
B) Observe their aggression
C) Examine their ventrals
D) Wait until they mature
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