Marine life 1
What is the name of a sea creature that has eight legs and two tentacles?
An squid or cuttlefish
What is the name of the structure that animals use to breathe underwater?
Gills
Can sharks swim backwards?
No
Do sea turtles have teeth?
No
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
What is the largest species of shark?
The whale shark.
How many species of sea turtles are there?
7
Do species such as the Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Royal penguins only have one mate for life?
Yes
How do sea turtles breath whey they swim underwater?
They hold their breath.
What is the name of the layer that whales and seals have to insulate them from the cold?
Blubber
How fast can some species of sharks swim?
19km/h
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, bright coloured fish that like to hind in anemones?
A clownfish
What is the longest lifespan for a shark?
The Greenland shark with a 272-year lifespan
(points if you said between 250-300 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.
What is the largest species of sea turtle?
leatherback turtle
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