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Which parent carries and gives birth to the baby seahorses?

The male (in a specialized brood pouch)

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Which internal organ do seahorses completely lack?

Stomach (they must eat constantly because food passes through their system very quickly)

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Where are sea dragons found naturally in the wild?

Australia

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Which close relative of the sea dragon is famous for the male carrying and giving birth to the babies?

Seahorse

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How many hearts does an octopus have?

 3 (one main systemic heart and two branchial hearts for the gills)

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How many arms does a typical octopus have?


 8 arms (lined with suction cups)

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What color is an octopus's blood?

 Blue (due to a copper-containing protein called hemocyanin)

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Do octopuses have bones?

 No, they are soft-bodied invertebrates (the only hard part is a chitinous beak)

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How many brains does an octopus have?


 9 brains (one central brain plus a mini-brain in each of its 8 arms)

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How many hearts does a cuttlefish have in total?

Three

Cuttlefish have one main systemic heart that pumps blood to the body and two branchial hearts dedicated to pumping blood through each of the two gills.

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What material is the rattlesnake's iconic rattle made of?


Keratin (modified scales)

The rattle is composed of interlocking segments made of keratin, the same protein found in human fingernails and hair.

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What is the most common and widespread species of fox in the world?

Red Fox

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What continent are foxes not naturally found on?

Antarctica

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What is the unique shape of a praying mantis's head that allows it to have a wide field of vision?




Triangular — A mantis has a distinct triangular head equipped with large compound eyes that give it a wide field of vision.

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How many legs do stick insects have, like all true insects?

Six legs – As true insects, they have a head, thorax, abdomen, and six jointed legs.

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