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