Week 5 Quiz

What is the distinguishing characteristic of the common carp?

• Two barbels by the mouth

• Body is cylindrical

• Eyes are below the mouth

• Small scales

What order are the carp in?

• Cypriniformes

• Esociformes

• Siluriformes

• Amiiformes

Which of the carp are invasive?

• Silver

• Grass

• Common

• None

What are the calcified bumps produced from breeding individuals?

• Submandibular pores

• Pearl organs

• Tubercals

• Tapetum lucidum

What is the distinguishing characteristic of the blacknose dace?

• Black line through the eye

• Small scales

• Rounded caudal fin

• Large size

What distinguishes the creek chub from the central stoneroller?

• Creek chub has a stripe on it's dorsal fin

• Central stoneroller has a strip on it's dorsal fin

• Creek chub has a scraper on it's lower jaw

• Central stoneroller has a black spot on it's dorsal fin

What is the name for the organ located on the cheek for the silverjaw minnow?

What fish is commonly used in scientific research?

• Pimephales promelas

• Notropis buccatus

• Rhinichthys atratulus

• Umbra limi

What is the family for all of the fish that are covered this week?

• Cyprinidae

• Catostomidae

• Ictaluridae

• Esocidae

What kind of lateral line do the silver carp and golden shiner have in common?