05-Aug-2021 Theme: 'Bones'

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) Which English-born author created the fictional Aboriginal detective Napoleon ‘Bony’ Bonaparte, who featured in 29 novels from 1929-1966?

Answer: Arthur Upfield.

(4) What is the agricultural weed Chondrilla juncea better known as?

Answer: Skeleton weed.

(5) What is Napier’s bones?

Answer: A mathematical calculation device.

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