Market Forms of Shellfish

Question 1

These shellfish include shrimps, crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, and snails.

Answer 1

Live

Question 2

These crabs have rounded aprons found in the middle of their undersides.

Answer 2

Female crabs

Question 3

These crabs have narrow, more pointed aprons.

Answer 3

Male crabs

Question 4

Bought whole but not alive

Answer 4

Shrimps

Question 5

Sometimes have their heads & thorax removed, especially if they are to be transported abroad

Answer 5

Sugpo/Prawns

Question 6

Oysters, clams, and scallops are sometimes sold in the market with their hard shells removed

Answer 6

Shucked

Question 7

A market form of shellfish wherein the shellfish are already cooked before they are sold so they do not spoil quickly

Answer 7

Cooked

Question 8

The meat of crabs, shrimps, and lobsters are removed from their shells and steamed

Answer 8

Cooked meat

Question 9

Most shrimps that are unsold are removed from their segmented shells. The meat is sometimes sprinkled with salt or washed in brine solution to keep it fresh

Answer 9

Shelled