Understanding Seafood Types and Characteristics

What is seafood defined as?

• Seafood refers only to freshwater animals.

• Seafood is exclusively fish and shellfish.

• Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans.

• Seafood is any food that comes from land animals.

Name two types of vertebrates found in seafood.

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Fish, Shellfish

What distinguishes flatfish from other fish?

• Flatfish have a flattened, asymmetrical body with both eyes on one side.

• Flatfish are known for their vibrant colors and large fins.

• Flatfish have a streamlined, symmetrical body with one eye on each side.

• Flatfish are primarily found in freshwater environments.

What are shellfish?

• Shellfish are a type of plant that grows in the ocean.

• Shellfish are only found in freshwater environments.

• Shellfish are mammals that live in the sea.

• Shellfish are aquatic animals with shells, including crustaceans and mollusks.

Name two types of shellfish.

• Reptiles, Birds

• Crustaceans, Mollusks

• Fish, Amphibians

• Mammals, Insects

What are crustaceans? Give two examples.

• Crustaceans are mammals, including dolphins and whales.

• Crustaceans are a type of fish, like salmon and tuna.

• Crustaceans include insects such as ants and beetles.

• Crustaceans include crabs and lobsters.

How do crustaceans move?

• Crustaceans move using jointed legs and specialized appendages for walking or swimming.

• Crustaceans move by slithering like snakes.

• Crustaceans move by rolling on their backs.

• Crustaceans move by flying using wings.

What types of environments can seafood be found in?

• Forests

• Mountains

• Oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and estuaries

• Deserts

Why is it important to classify seafood?

• To increase the price of seafood

• To confuse consumers about seafood types

• It is important to classify seafood for sustainability, safety, and informed consumer choices.

• To promote overfishing practices

Draw one example of saltwater fish