Crabby Crawlers
How many legs do spider crabs have?
10
What do mantis shrimp use to hit their prey really fast?
Their claws
What superhero are sharks most like?
Superman
What part of the turtle is like Iron Man’s armor?
The shell / carapace
What body part helps octopuses grab things?
Their tentancles / arms
What superhero did we compare spider crabs to?
Spider-Man
What colors can you see on a mantis shrimp’s body?
Rainbow!
(bright reds, greens, blues, and oranges)
Why are sharks called top predators?
They are at the top of the food chain!
Can turtles crawl out of their shells?
No, it's part of their skeleton!
What do octopuses sometimes use to help them survive, like Batman uses gadgets?
Tools
What do spider crabs use their legs for?
Climbing, walking, crawling, catching food
Are mantis shrimp more like “trappers” or “smashers”?
Smashers
What is the biggest threat to sharks?
Humans
What is a baby turtle called?
A hatchling
Octopuses can change their color to hide. What is this called?
Camouflage
What do spider crabs eat?
Detritis
(bits of plants, animals, and leftovers on the ocean floor)
What superhero is most like a mantis shrimp?
The Incredible Hulk
Sharks have special sensors to detect what?
Movement & prey in the water
What type of turtle is the biggest sea turtle?
Leatherback sea turtle
What is the name of the octopus that can look like other animals?
A mimic octopus
How do spider crabs hide themselves from predators?
By decorating themselves with seagrass, algae, shells, and sponges!
How fast can a mantis shrimp strike?
50 miles per hour (about as fast as a bullet)
Sharks have special sensors that act like X-ray vision—what are they called?
Ampullae of Lorenzini
What is the name for the life stages of a living thing, from baby to adult, that repeat when it has babies of its own?
A life cycle
What are the color cells called that the octopus can use to change its colors?
Chromatophores