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Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibian Diseases

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

Salmonella is the disease of amphibians and reptiles that is most often:

a)

caused by vitamin deficiency.

b)

seen in fish.

c)

the cause of mouth rot.

d)

transmitted to humans.

2.

What symptom is most likely the result of fish slime disease?

a)

Fins that become ragged on the ends

b)

Heavy mucus that dulls skin color

c)

White spots on the fish’s fins and body

d)

Worm-like parasites attached to the fish’s gills

3.

Anal discharge hanging from fish, frayed fins, and fish floating to the surface or sinking to the bottom are all symptoms that:

a)

disease is present in the aquarium.

b)

fish are enjoying their environment.

c)

fish feeding program is working.

d)

more fish need to be added to the aquarium.

4.

What is most true about mite infestations on reptiles?

a)

Cause mouth rot

b)

Cause salmonella

c)

Mites attack amphibians, but do not attack reptiles

d)

Only discovered once the infestation is large

5.

What condition is most likely the result of bacterial fin rot?

a)

Fins that become ragged on the ends

b)

Heavy mucus that dulls skin color

c)

White spots on the fish’s fins and body

d)

Worm-like parasites attached to the fish’s gills

6.

Ich is one of the most common diseases of fish and results in:

a)

heavy mucus on the skin.

b)

ragged edges on the fins.

c)

white spots on the fins and body.

d)

worms attaching to the gills.

7.

The best way to determine if there is a lack of oxygen in an aquarium is by observing the:

a)

amount of food that is wasted by fish.

b)

color of gravel in the bottom of the aquarium.

c)

number of fish swimming near the water surface.

d)

water temperature at nighttime.

8.

Megan observes the water in an aquarium is cloudy. What can she do to fix the problem?

a)

Add extra fish to the tank

b)

Change the activated charcoal filter

c)

Reduce the number of hours the lights operate

d)

Reduce the temperature on the thermostat

Susan

9.

Susan avoids wasting fish feed by feeding her fish only the amount they can eat in four minutes. To make certain her fish get enough to eat, she feeds them:

a)

once a day.

b)

three times a day.

c)

once a week.

d)

three times a week.

10.

Dean is concerned his aquarium air pump is not working properly. What does he most likely see that suggests this concern?

a)

Decaying feed materials on the floor of the aquarium

b)

Fish swimming close to the bottom of the aquarium

c)

Plants rooted in the gravel at the floor of the aquarium

d)

Reduced bubbles rising from the air stone at the floor of the aquarium