How Much Do You Know About Lobsters?

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How Much Do You Know About Lobsters? - Quiz

Are you ready to take this Lobsters quiz? How Much Do You Know About Lobsters? Lobsters are species that are economically crucial. They are quite profitable when sold. But do you know everything about this species? Take our quiz today to find an answer to that question. Try to answer all the questions correctly as if you can, or try to get a score above 70 at least. Best of luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

What is showcased female lobster called?
- A.
  
  Hen
- B.
  
  Lobstress
- C.
  
  Chicken
- D.
  
  Lobster
Correct Answer
A. Hen

Explanation
A female lobster is called a hen.

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2.

When a female lobster weighs one pound, it is called a/an...
- A.
  
  Hen
- B.
  
  Cock
- C.
  
  Chicken
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Chicken

Explanation
The term "chicken" is used to describe a female lobster that weighs one pound. This is a specific term used in the context of lobsters, and it is not related to the common understanding of a chicken as a bird. Therefore, the correct answer is "Chicken" in this context.

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3.

Female lobsters carry their eggs with their swimmerets.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Female lobsters do indeed carry their eggs with their swimmerets. The swimmerets are small, feathery appendages located on the underside of the lobster's abdomen. They are used for swimming and also serve as a protective chamber for the eggs. The female lobster fertilizes her eggs internally and then carries them with her swimmerets until they hatch. This behavior is unique to female lobsters and is an important part of their reproductive process.

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4.

Female lobsters are ready to mate after...
- A.
  
  Hatching
- B.
  
  Molting
- C.
  
  Eating
- D.
  
  Drinking
Correct Answer
B. Molting

Explanation
Female lobsters are ready to mate after molting. Molting is the process where lobsters shed their old exoskeleton and grow a new one. During this period, female lobsters become more vulnerable and seek shelter, making it an opportune time for mating. Once the new exoskeleton hardens, they are ready to mate and reproduce. This process ensures that the female lobster is physically prepared to carry and protect the eggs during the mating process.

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5.

How do you differentiate a female lobster from a male lobster?
- A.
  
  Swimmerets are soft and feather-like.
- B.
  
  Swimmerets are hard and bone-like.
- C.
  
  Swimmerets is seen after fertilization.
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Swimmerets are soft and feather-like.

Explanation
Female lobsters can be differentiated from male lobsters by the characteristics of their swimmerets. Swimmerets are soft and feather-like in female lobsters, while they are hard and bone-like in male lobsters. Therefore, the correct answer is "Swimmerets are soft and feather-like."

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6.

One pound of lobster takes how many minutes to boil?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
D. 15

Explanation
One pound of lobster takes 15 minutes to boil.

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7.

Male lobsters are crustaceans.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Male lobsters are not crustaceans. Lobsters are a type of crustacean, but the gender of the lobster does not determine its classification as a crustacean. Both male and female lobsters belong to the crustacean family. Therefore, the statement that male lobsters are crustaceans is false.

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8.

A one-clawed lobster is called...
- A.
  
  Pistol
- B.
  
  Hen
- C.
  
  Chicken
- D.
  
  Cull
Correct Answer
D. Cull

Explanation
A one-clawed lobster is called a "cull" because "cull" refers to a lobster that has lost one of its claws. This term is commonly used in the fishing industry to describe lobsters that are not considered marketable due to missing or damaged claws.

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9.

A lobster without any claw is called...
- A.
  
  Pistol
- B.
  
  Hen
- C.
  
  Chicken
- D.
  
  Cull
Correct Answer
A. Pistol

Explanation
A lobster without any claw is called a pistol.

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10.

Lobsters can swim forward and backward.
- A.
  
  Always true
- B.
  
  Often true
- C.
  
  Occasionally true
- D.
  
  Never true
Correct Answer
A. Always true

Explanation
Lobsters have the ability to swim both forward and backward, using their powerful tails to propel themselves through the water. This is a natural behavior for lobsters and they are capable of swimming in any direction. Therefore, it can be concluded that lobsters can always swim both forward and backward.

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