Question 1: Who is this curious fellow?
A Spine-cheeked anemonefish
B Barber’s anemonefish
C Pacific anemonefish
At about 6.5 inches, the spine-cheeked anemonefish is the largest clownfish species. Like all anemonefish, it forms a symbiotic mutualistic relationship with sea anemones and is not affected by their stinging tentacles. The female is larger than the male, and pairs typically spawn and guard eggs near their host anemone.
Correct Answer: Spine-cheeked anemonefish
Question 2: In a clownfish group, what happens if the dominant female dies?
A The group disperses
B A new fish joins the group
C The largest male changes sex
Protandry is a reproductive strategy in which a fish begins life as a male and later transitions to female. The spine-cheeked anemonefish follows this system. In a group, the biggest fish becomes the dominant female. If she dies, the dominant male changes sex. These shifts support stable breeding within small territories.
Correct Answer: The largest male changes sex
Question 3: Which is the largest aquarium in the US?
A Shedd Aquarium
B Georgia Aquarium
C Monterey Bay Aquarium
Opened in 2005 in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is one of the world’s largest, holding over 10 million gallons of water. It houses whale sharks, belugas, ocellaris, and percula clownfish, plus a wide range of marine species. The aquarium has been home to as many as five 11-foot beluga whales at once.
Correct Answer: Georgia Aquarium