CONCHOLOGY QUIZ-      FOR "ARMCHAIR" COLLECTORS  ONLY!!!!

1.       Q:   what is the primary difference between gastropods and bivalves?

          A:    gastropods cost more.


2.       Q:    what is the purpose of a snail's operculum?

          A:    to make it more valuable for the dealer


3.       Q:    name 3 general habitat types where mollusks can be found?

          A:    eBay, Shellauction.net,  Molluscan auction.net


4.       Q:    name 3  factors that  regulate population sizes of mollusks?

          A:    Supply, Demand, and the number of dealers


5.       Q:    How do mollusks acquire food or nutrients?

          A:    PAYPAL


6.       Q:    How do mollusks find mates for reproduction?

          A:    See answer to Question 5 (Not Legal in all states)


7.      Q:   How do you get rid of the periostracum on a shell?

         A:   by selling the shell, and then shipping it out


8.      Q:    How do Atlantic Bay  scallops quickly get from one location to another?

         A:    FedEx or Amazon Prime


9.     Q:   What is 'conchology'?

        A:   that Belgian guy's website!!!


10 . Q:   name your favorite mollusk

       A:   the one that I am  currently bidding on.

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