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