Mussel Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

What is the Spanish word for 'Top'?

• Cima

• Fondo

• parte delantera

• atrás

What is the function of the Umbo in a mussel shell?

• To filter out calcium

• To hold the shells shut tightly

• To push water back out

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

What is the purpose of the Incurrent siphon in a mussel?

• To pull in water with calcium and protein

• To push water back out

• To filter out calcium

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

What is the function of the Excurrent siphon in a mussel?

• To pull in water with calcium and protein

• To push water back out

• To filter out calcium

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

What is the role of the Mantle in a mussel?

• To filter out calcium

• To hold the shells shut tightly

• To push water back out

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

What is the purpose of the Gills in a mussel?

• To pull in water with calcium and protein

• To push water back out

• To filter out calcium

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

What is the function of the Adductor Muscles in a mussel?

• To filter out calcium

• To hold the shells shut tightly

• To push water back out

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

What is the purpose of the Foot in a mussel?

• To pull in water with calcium and protein

• To push water back out

• To hold the shells shut tightly

• To add calcium and protein to the shell

Where are the Labial Palps located in a mussel?

• Stomach

• Intestines

• Gills

• Mouth

What is the function of the Labial Palps in a mussel?

• To filter out calcium

• To hold the shells shut tightly

• To push algae into the mouth

• To add calcium and protein to the shell