Marine Iguanas
What do marine iguanas eat?
Seaweed and algae
What term describes the feeding and hunting behavior of crocodiles?
Ambush hunters
What feature allows sea snakes to swim fast?
flattened tail
Daily Double: What word is used to describe a large wave created by an undersea earthquake?
Tsunami
What type of reproduction do most marine reptiles use?
Internal fertilization
Where is the only location marine iguanas are found?
The Galapagos Islands
Daily Double: What is Plankton in Spongebob's first name?
Sheldon
Although they are not generally aggressive, what makes a sea snake dangerous?
They are venomous
Which type of sea turtle is the largest?
Leatherback
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What do marine iguanas have dried up on their heads?
Salt or wig of salt
Name two differences between crocodiles and alligators - be specific about the differences.
Answers will vary:
Crocodiles = v-shape snout, Alligator = U-shape snout
Crocodiles = marine, Alligator = freshwater
Crocodiles are typically larger than alligators
Crocodiles = lighter color, alligators = darker color
Crocodiles = can see lower teeth when mouth is closes, alligators = cannot see lower teeth
What are two features that allow sea snakes to stay underwater for a long period of time?
flaps of tissue over nostrils to prevent water from entering, lungs are 3/4 of body size to hold large amount of oxygen, or can absorb oxygen through their skin from the water
Which type of sea turtle is the most endangered and smallest?
Kemp's Ridley
What is the term that describes the reptile's internal temperature matching the external temperature?
Ectothermic
Daily Double: What is the name of Nemo's mom in Finding Nemo?
Coral
What is the difference between the crocodiles' hearts versus the other marine reptiles?
Crocodiles have a 4 chambered heart while other marine reptiles have a 3 chambered heart.
In which location would you find a sea snake?
a. Atlantic Ocean
b. Pacific Ocean
c. Both!
B. Pacific Ocean
Which type of turtle is an omnivore who eats mostly sponges with its pointy beak?
Hawksbill
Which marine reptile has all of its species listed on the endangered list?
Sea Turtles
Marine iguanas have a treacherous journey when they enter the cold water to obtain food. What do they do when they get out of the cold water?
Bask on lava rocks to warm up
What is unique about the nesting behavior of crocodiles?
Crocodiles guard their nests and provide limited care for their young.
Who directed Jaws?
Steven Spielberg
Which type of sea turtle has a powerful jaw that allows it to eat hard-bodied prey?
Loggerhead
Explain the migration of female sea turtles.
They leave the beach they were born at, travel to find food and mates, and then they return back to where they were born to lay eggs.