Greek Myths and Marine Biology

What inspired the depiction of the many-armed Scylla and the Hydra in Greek myths according to Richard Ellis?

• The appearance of smaller, less intimidating sea creatures.

• The sightings of giant squids.

• The discovery of underwater plants.

• The myths of terrestrial animals.

According to the text, how long can the largest giant squids measure?

• About 20 feet

• More than 40 feet

• Exactly 30 feet

• Less than 15 feet

What common trait did Conrad Gesner note about the hydra in his book Historiae Animalium?

• It had a short, bushy tail.

• It had wings like a bird.

• It had multiple heads on a serpentine neck.

• It had a furry body.

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What is considered a rare and headline-making event in marine biology?

• Discovering new plant species

• Sighting giant squids in their natural habitat

• Observing common fish behavior

• Studying shallow water habitats

What year did Erik Pontoppidan create the depiction of a sea serpent as shown in the image?

• 1753

• 1863

• 1883

• 1901

According to the image, what might have inspired the "sea serpent" sighting?

• A whale

• A giant squid

• A shark

• A dolphin

Which mythical creature mentioned in the text has counterparts in both China and Japan?

• Dragon

• Griffin

• Unicorn

• Phoenix

What were unicorns depicted as in the West according to medieval beliefs?

• Creatures with long, slender horns rising from their heads

• Animals with wings and fiery eyes

• Beasts with multiple heads

• Serpentine creatures with magical abilities

What did believers in the Middle Ages use as proof of unicorns' existence?

• Enchanted stones

• Spiraled horns

• Golden fleece

• Dragon scales

What is the actual source of the horns that were thought to be from unicorns?

• Elephant tusks

• Rhino horns

• Narwhal tusks

• Deer antlers

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