- 1. What is the main habitat of mussels?
A) Deserts
B) Freshwater and marine environments
C) Tropical rainforests
D) Mountains
- 2. What do mussels use to attach themselves to surfaces?
A) Magnetic fields
B) Adhesive glands
C) Byssal threads
D) Suction cups
- 3. What is the scientific name for the Common Mussel species found in Europe?
A) Mytilus edulis
B) Perna viridis
C) Perna canaliculus
D) Crassostrea virginica
- 4. What is the lifespan of a mussel on average?
A) Less than a year
B) 5-10 years
C) 50+ 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) Freshwater pearls
B) Coral pearls
C) Saltwater pearls
D) Mussel pearls
- 7. What is a group of mussels called when they are clustered together?
A) School
B) Pack
C) Bed
D) Flock
- 8. What is the primary source of pearls produced by mussels?
A) Nacre
B) Seaweed
C) Fish scales
D) Sand
- 9. Which of the following is NOT a common color of mussels?
A) Purple
B) Black
C) Green
D) Blue
- 10. Which body part of a mussel secretes the shell?
A) Mantle
B) Siphon
C) Foot
D) Gill
- 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) Mussel hair
B) Byssus threads
C) Algae attachment
D) Parasitic growth
- 13. What is the family name of mussels within the Bivalvia class?
A) Mytilidae
B) Pectinidae
C) Ostreidae
D) Unionidae
- 14. What is the rough outer surface of a mussel shell that provides attachment to rocks called?
A) Epidermis
B) Exoskeleton
C) Periostracum
D) Nacre
A) Grazing
B) Filter feeding
C) Hunting
D) Photosynthesis
- 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) Green-lipped mussel
D) Zebra 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) Deep-frying
B) Microwaving
C) Steaming
D) Baking
- 19. What is the protective covering of a mussel called?
A) Shell
B) Bark
C) Skin
D) Feathers
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