Physical Adaptations
What are two creatures who can regrow limbs or more?
Sea Spider and Starfish
Do dolphins create pods? True or False
True
What light do humans see in? Ultraviolet or Visible light
Visible light
what is one reason an animal uses camouflage?
To hide from predators, to ambush prey, to give off warning patterns, and to attract mates
What is the one purpose of scales?
To protect the animal from bigger creatures
What do sharks do when flipped on their back?
Go into a calm state
What type of light do creatures in the midnight and abyss zone see?
Blue light
What species of crab camouflages itself by adding things to its shell?
Decorator crab
How many gill slits do sharks have?
Five to seven
What do Thresher sharks do with their tails?
Whip or strike prey to stun them and or kill
What colors can common marine animals see?
Red,blue,yellow,green, and gray
Do the female fish use bright mating patterns to attract mates? True or False
No the males use the patterns to impress and attract the females
What are curved fins used for?
Swimming fast and are used to reduce drag to swim more effectively
How do dolphins show dominance in severe cases?
physical interactions including leaving two scratches
What four creatures see in the ultraviolet spectrum?
Mantis shrimp, Zebrafish, Crab, and Goldfish
What warning pattern does the Blue Ringed Octopus display?
Blue rings showing its venomous
What is the scientific name for a tail?
Caudal Appendage
How is Lobtailing used to get food?
By scaring their prey down so the whale can make a big bubble to corral the fish.
Why do sharks mistake humans for prey?
Sharks see in black, gray, and white vision and can't tell the difference
What three creatures can the Mimic Octopus recreate?
Crab, Sting Ray, and Banned sea krait snake