22 Questions
Which term is used to describe the study of all types of variations in a species in new systematics?
Evolutionary Biology/Phylogenetics
Which of the following is a characteristic of classical taxonomy?
Species are delimited on the basis of morphological characters.
What is the term used to describe the delimitation of species on the basis of all types of biological traits in new systematics?
Biological delimitation
Who coined the term 'new systematics'?
Julian Huxley
According to the text, what is the function of otoliths in fish?
Age and growth analyses
Based on the text, which element is of special interest in otolith microchemistry?
Strontium (Sr)
According to the text, which type of eel has a higher Sr concentration in seawater compared to freshwater?
Anguillid glass eel
Based on the text, where is the spawning ground of the giant mottled eel?
West Mariana Ridge
Which region was the top producer of municipal fisheries in 2021 in terms of volume and value of production?
C. Region XII
What percentage of the marine municipal fisheries production in 2021 came from inland fisheries?
A. 81.84%
What are the top two species in terms of share in the volume of production in the Marine Municipal Fisheries sub-sector in 2021?
B. Big-eyed scad and mackerel
Which of the following is a characteristic of classical taxonomy?
It is based on the study of mainly morphological traits of one or a few specimens.
What is the term used to describe the systematic study that takes into consideration all types of characters including those from classification morphology, anatomy, cytology, physiology, biochemistry, ecology, genetics, development (embryology), behaviour, etc. of the whole population instead of a few typological specimens?
New systematics
What is the basis for delimitation of species in new systematics?
All types of biological traits
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products' under the Fisheries Code?
B. Aquatic flora
What is the second step in the process of Fish Stock Assessment?
C. Data collection
Which group provides science advice for fishery managers based on stock assessment analysis and other scientific activities or information?
B. Science Advisory Group
What does the Science Advisory Group (SAG) provide advice on?
D. All of the above
Which agency has jurisdiction over municipal waters in the Philippines?
Local Government Units (LGUs)
What is the purpose of the Fisheries Administrative Order No. 263, s. 2019?
To establish the 12 Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs) in the Philippines
What is the main consideration in delineating the Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs) in the Philippines?
Stocks boundary/range/distribution
What is the jurisdiction of the national government in the marine waters from the shore up to 200 nautical miles?
Up to 200 km
Test your knowledge on fishery and aquatic products with this quiz. Identify what is NOT included in the definition of 'Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products' under the Fisheries Code. Determine the correct step in the process of Fish Stock Assessment. Find out which group provides science advice for fishery managers.
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