Silliness Quiz - Page 260

Stitchawl · 09-11-2011, 03:41 AM

"Shrimp" and "Prawns" are not differentiated by their size. They are both found small and large... They both have "shingles," well, overlapping exoskeleton carpaces.

These sea creatures are both found in all waters, but sometimes more of one than the other. They are both 'farmed.' They both look pink when cooked, both curl up, both have that little black "vein" (that isn't a vein) running the length of them, and can taste almost identical.

So what are the two main VISIBLE differences, and the one not visible but used by biologists to classify them as different species?

Stitchawl

maianhvk · 09-11-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Come on, guys! You've been stuffing yer bellies with these critters for years. Didn't you ever take a close look at 'em?

Come to think of it,... no, I didn't. Why look when they will soon rest in peace, well, in gastric acid?

One has longer antennae!

Stitchawl · 09-11-2011, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by maianhvk

Come to think of it,... no, I didn't. Why look when they will soon rest in peace, well, in gastric acid?

One has longer antennae!

Depends upon the size of each.

I keep telling ya... the most visible differences have to do with the exoskeleton! You can clearly SEE the differences!

Stitchawl

Stitchawl · 09-11-2011, 10:16 AM

Well, bedtime for me... and still no valid answers. When I wake up I'll post all the pertinent data. Meanwhile, how about someone else coming up with a question?

Stitchawl

SneakySnake · 09-11-2011, 05:45 PM

Maybe we can CLEARLY see the difference.

Stitchawl · 09-11-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Maybe we can CLEARLY see the difference.

I can see clearly now, the rain has gone...

O.K... first Mr. Shrimp;

Please note shingle #2 on Mr. Shrimp's back. Note that it overlaps #1 and #3. The easiest practical way to separate true shrimps from true prawns is to examine this second abdominal segment. The second segment of a shrimp overlaps both the first and the third segment, while the second segment of a prawn overlaps only the third segment. They are like house shingles! One over the next, over the next, over the next.

... and now Mr. Prawn together with Mr. Shrimp;

Also clearly visible is the 'bend' in the back of Shrimp. While prawns make a nice smooth curve, shrimp have a distinct (if you look for it) angle to their backs. Still, the easiest to see is that overlapping exoskeleton.

Those are the two very visible differences. As said before, one has three pair of pincers and the other has two, but ya gotta get close to see those. Also, the gill structure of each is different. Prawns have branching gills (which puts them in the dendrobranchiates family,) and the shrimp have lamellar gills.

Now... isn't this more than you EVER wanted to know about your food?

Next question from somebody, please!

Stitchawl

SneakySnake · 09-11-2011, 10:02 PM

the $64 question

SneakySnake · 09-11-2011, 10:05 PM

Ok seeing as I think Mr M is visiting her.

Name the most commonly known type of Beryl and its ususal colour...

Shayne Parkinson · 09-11-2011, 10:16 PM

Emerald green, I think.

SneakySnake · 09-11-2011, 10:17 PM

yess indeedy do da day!

Extra points for naming any others...

Latinandgreek · 09-11-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Ok seeing as I think Mr M is visiting her.

Name the most commonly known type of Beryl and its ususal colour...

Whenever I hear the word "Beryl" I think of Sailor Moon

Stitchawl · 09-11-2011, 10:23 PM

Drat! Took a shower and missed the question...

'Aquamarine' is also beryl.

Stitchawl

SneakySnake · 09-11-2011, 10:25 PM

My grandmother was also a Beryl.

Shayne Parkinson · 09-11-2011, 10:28 PM

It was only when I read The Lord of the Rings that I learned an emerald is a type of beryl.

Aquamarine is the only other one I know.

Hmm, now I have to come up with a question! thinks

Back soon.

Shayne Parkinson · 09-11-2011, 10:37 PM

Okay, here's a quick cryptic:

Feeble is accented to make it sparkle [4 letters]

09-11-2011, 10:05 PM	#3893
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09-11-2011, 03:41 AM	#3886
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	"Shrimp" and "Prawns" are not differentiated by their size. They are both found small and large... They both have "shingles," well, overlapping exoskeleton carpaces. These sea creatures are both found in all waters, but sometimes more of one than the other. They are both 'farmed.' They both look pink when cooked, both curl up, both have that little black "vein" (that isn't a vein) running the length of them, and can taste almost identical. So what are the two main VISIBLE differences, and the one not visible but used by biologists to classify them as different species? Stitchawl

09-11-2011, 10:16 AM	#3889
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Well, bedtime for me... and still no valid answers. When I wake up I'll post all the pertinent data. Meanwhile, how about someone else coming up with a question? Stitchawl

09-11-2011, 05:45 PM	#3890
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Maybe we can CLEARLY see the difference.

09-11-2011, 10:02 PM	#3892
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	the $64 question

09-11-2011, 10:16 PM	#3894
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Emerald green, I think.

09-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#3895
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	yess indeedy do da day! Extra points for naming any others...

09-11-2011, 10:23 PM	#3897
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Drat! Took a shower and missed the question... 'Aquamarine' is also beryl. Stitchawl

09-11-2011, 10:25 PM	#3898
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	My grandmother was also a Beryl.

09-11-2011, 10:28 PM	#3899
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	It was only when I read The Lord of the Rings that I learned an emerald is a type of beryl. Aquamarine is the only other one I know. Hmm, now I have to come up with a question! thinks Back soon.

09-11-2011, 10:37 PM	#3900
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Okay, here's a quick cryptic: Feeble is accented to make it sparkle [4 letters]

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