Quiz: Bones

Bulletin of 11 September 2025

What are the tiny bones in the ears of fishes which accumulate annual growth lines, enabling scientists to determine a fish’s age?
Answer
Otoliths.
The invasive weed Chrysanthemoides monilifera has two sub-species in Australia. Once is known commonly as ‘Boneseed’. What is the other's common name?
Answer
Bitou bush.
Which English-born author created the fictional Aboriginal detective Napoleon ‘Bony’ Bonaparte, who featured in 29 novels from 1929-1966?
Answer
Arthur Upfield.
What is the agricultural weed Chondrilla juncea better known as?
Answer
Skeleton weed.
What is Napier’s bones?
Answer
A mathematical calculation device.

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