The Ultimate Lobster Quiz

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Lobsters are complex and intriguing crustaceans that are sought out by gourmet chefs and everyday cooks alike. Different species of lobsters live ubiquitously throughout the world. Take this quiz and learn more about this popular sea creature.

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Question 2 of 21

Lobsters are related to:

crayfish
shrimp
both of the above

... Lobsters are related to crayfish, shrimp and crab. Lobster meat is considered a delicacy.

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Question 3 of 21

Lobsters are caught in:

the Pacific ocean
the Atlantic ocean
both of the above

... Lobsters are caught in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and are typically kept alive until cooked.

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Question 4 of 21

What type of lobster is sold commercially to the general public?

American lobster
marine crayfish
both of the above

... You can typically find American lobster, marine crayfish and rock lobsters in stores.

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Question 5 of 21

What part of North American do people typically catch American lobster?

California
Nova Scotia
Florida

... American lobster may be a misnomer, since most American lobster is caught in Canada. Lobster is typically caught off the shores of New England, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

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Question 6 of 21

How do fisherman catch American lobster?

in traps
in nets
both of the above

... American lobster is typically caught in small wooden traps that are baited with fish.

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Question 7 of 21

Where do most lobsters typically live in the ocean?

in shallow water
in deep water
both of the above

... Lobsters typically live in shallow water around islands, but there is a sub-set of lobsters that live in the deep sea.

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Question 8 of 21

Where do spiny lobsters live in the ocean?

in coral reefs
in sand
both of the above

... Spiny lobsters live in warm ocean water throughout the world. They enjoy coral reefs and crevices. Slipper lobsters live in sand and mud.

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Question 9 of 21

How much does a typical American lobster weigh?

two pounds
five pounds
seven pounds

... A typical American lobster is about 12 inches in length (30 cm) and weighs about two pounds (1 kilo). You can find American lobsters, however; that weigh up to 40 pounds.

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Question 10 of 21

What color are American lobsters?

pink
dark green
dark brown

... Uncooked American lobsters are typically dark green with various markings.

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Question 11 of 21

The exoskeleton of an American lobster:

is fused together
has moveable parts
both of the above

... The exoskeleton of an American lobster is composed of 21 pieces. Some pieces are fused together while other pieces are moveable, allowing for range of motion.

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Question 12 of 21

Where is the thickest part of an American lobster?

the back
the head
the legs

... The carapace is the thickest part of an American lobster's exoskeleton. The carapace is found on the back of a lobster.

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Question 13 of 21

A lobster has ____ pairs of legs.

three
four
five

... Lobsters have five pairs of legs. In the American lobster, the front set of legs are claws.

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Question 14 of 21

The abdomen of a lobster is composed of:

a hard shell
a soft, flexible shell
shell rings

... The lobster's abdomen consists of six shell rings that overlap. The entire abdomen of a lobster is called a “lobster tail.”

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Question 15 of 21

What part of the spiny lobster is edible?

the entire lobster
the lobster tail
the lobster legs

... Typically, you eat only the “lobster tail” of a spiny lobster, which consists of both the tail and the abdomen.

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Question 16 of 21

Lobsters have internal organs similar to those of a(n):

human
insect
fish

... Lobsters have all the same internal organs as humans, including a reproductive system and a brain.

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Question 17 of 21

The lobster's shell is:

permanent and never replaced
shed frequently when young
only grown in adulthood

... A lobster sheds it's exoskeleton frequently when young. When a lobster sheds its exoskeleton it becomes vulnerable to prey until a new, hard shell forms.

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Question 18 of 21

What happens if a lobster loses a claw or leg?

It's deformed for life.
It grows a new claw or leg.
It's killed by other lobsters.

... Lobsters can actually grow new claws and legs if they become dismembered. Now that's a good skill!

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Question 19 of 21

Lobsters mature after:

one year
two years
four years

... Lobsters mature after four or five years. Some lobsters can actually live to 100 years old.

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Question 20 of 21

What is molting?

release of fertilized eggs into the water
shedding of the exoskeleton
climbing of rocks

... Molting is the process by which lobsters shed their old exoskeleton for a new exoskeleton. A lobster actually forms a new soft exoskeleton underneath its existing shell before the lobster sheds its old shell.

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Question 21 of 21

What is the purpose of a lobster's antennae?

They detect predators.
They detect food.
both of the above

... There are small receptors on a lobster's antenna, legs, carapace and tail that detect chemical changes in the water. This helps them find food.

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