Marine life 1
What is the name of a sea creature that has eight legs and two tentacles?
An octopus
What is the name of the structure that a crab uses to breathe underwater?
Gills
How fast can some species of sharks swim?
up to 60 miles an per hour
How many species of sea turtles are there?
7
Can penguins fly?
No they cannot
What is the largest sea animal on Earth?
The blue whale
What is the name of the plant-like creature that grows on rocks and provides food for small fish?
Algea
Can sharks swim backwards?
yes
What is the largest species of sea turtle?
leatherback turtle
What is the name of the layer of fat that keeps penguins warm in cold environments?
Blubber
How do sea turtles breath whey they swim underwater?
They hold their breath.
What is the name of the slimy substance that covers a whales's skin and helps it move through the water?
Blubber
What is the largest species of shark?
The whale shark.
What is the name of the beach where females sea turtles lay their eggs?
A nesting beach
What do penguins eat?
They eat fish and squid
What is the name of the small, colorful fish that like to hind in anemones?
A clownfish
How long can some species of sharks live for?
Some species of sharks can live for over 100 years.
How many rows of teeth do sharks have?
sharks have multiple rows of teeth sometimes up to 50 rows.
What do baby sea turtles eat when they first hatch?
Baby sea turtles eat small animals and plants found in the ocean.
How do penguins move on land?
Penguins waddle on their feet and slide on their bellies
What is the name of the sharp spiky shell that protects a sea creature?
A seashell
What is the name of the shark that has a hammer -shaped head?
Hammer head shark
Do all sharks live in saltwater oceans?
No, some species of sharks can live in freshwater rivers.
Do sea turtles have teeth?
No
How long can some species of penguins hold their breath underwater?
Some species of penguins can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes while hunting for food