Fish Flashcards
What is the name of the fish that has a long filament that grows from its head and resembles a worm? a) Monkfish b) Turbot c) Eel d) Skate e) Pompano
*Answer: a) Monkfish
What is the term used to describe fish that migrate from their saltwater habitat to spawn in fresh water? a) Anadromous b) Aquaculture c) Bycatch d) Cartilage e) Protogynous *Answer:
a) Anadromous
What is the main difference between round fish and flat fish in terms of their anatomy? a) Round fish have scales and flat fish do not. b) Round fish have two sets of paired fins and flat fish have one set. c) Round fish have an eye on each side of their head and flat fish have both eyes on the same side. d) Round fish have a backbone along their upper body and flat fish have a backbone along their center. e) Both c) and d)
*Answer: e) Both c) and d)
What is the name of the toxin that can be found in some species of puffer fish and can cause severe poisoning if not prepared properly? a) Mercury b) Tetrodotoxin c) Histamine d) Ciguatoxin e) Saxitoxin
*Answer: b) Tetrodotoxin
What is the name of the filter-feeding shellfish that can be grown on beaches or suspended in water by ropes, plastic trays or mesh bags? a) Oysters b) Mussels c) Clams d) All of the above e) None of the above
*Answer: d) All of the above
What is the name of the fish that is considered by many to be one of the finest fishes and is often expensive? a) Salmon b) Pompano c) Tuna d) Grouper e) Halibut *
Answer: b) Pompano
What is the name of the process of preserving fish by smoking, salting or drying? a) Curing b) Pickling c) Brining d) Marinating e) Fermenting
*Answer: a) Curing
What is the name of the fish that is related to the grouper family and can weigh as much as 550 pounds? a) Giant sea bass b) King mackerel c) Sailfish d) Wahoo e) Swordfish
*Answer: a) Giant sea bass
What is the name of the fish that is a national symbol of the Philippines and is notorious for being much bonier than other food fish in the country? a) Milkfish b) Tilapia c) Herring d) Catfish e) Mackerel
*Answer: a) Milkfish
What is the name of the fish that has a bright white flesh that retains its appearance when cooked and has been compared to lobster? a) Gindara b) Monkfish c) Turbot d) Eel e) Skate
*Answer: b) Monkfish
What is the name of the fish that has a bright pink to maroon color in its gills when fresh? a) Cod b) Halibut c) Snapper d) Tuna
*Answer: c) Snapper Feedback: Snapper has bright pink to maroon gills when fresh, which is one of the signs of freshness and quality. Cod has pale pink gills, halibut has grayish-brown gills, and tuna has dark red gills.
*Answer: c) Snapper Feedback: Snapper has bright pink to maroon gills when fresh, which is one of the signs of freshness and quality. Cod has pale pink gills, halibut has grayish-brown gills, and tuna has dark red gills.
