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What unique feature does the frogfish use to capture its prey?
What unique feature does the frogfish use to capture its prey?
- A camouflage pattern to hide from fish
- A web-like trap to ensnare fish
- A powerful tail that can strike quickly
- A special spike that looks like worms (correct)
How does the pistol shrimp stun or kill its prey?
How does the pistol shrimp stun or kill its prey?
- By creating a loud noise to scare it away
- By releasing a foul-smelling substance
- By snapping its claw to create a powerful bubble (correct)
- By injecting venom from its claw
What action does the bolas spider take to hunt for its prey?
What action does the bolas spider take to hunt for its prey?
- It throws a sticky silk lasso (correct)
- It spins an elaborate web to trap it
- It hides in crevices and waits
- It uses its legs to kick at the prey
What happens to the frogfish's lure if it gets eaten by a fish?
What happens to the frogfish's lure if it gets eaten by a fish?
What is notable about the temperature of the water bubbles created by the pistol shrimp?
What is notable about the temperature of the water bubbles created by the pistol shrimp?
What strategy does a margay cat use to attract its prey?
What strategy does a margay cat use to attract its prey?
What is a unique feature of pitcher plants?
What is a unique feature of pitcher plants?
How do sundews capture their prey?
How do sundews capture their prey?
What role do some plants play for tree shrews?
What role do some plants play for tree shrews?
What is the primary characteristic of the Venus flytrap?
What is the primary characteristic of the Venus flytrap?
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Study Notes
Strange Predators
- Predators obtain energy by consuming other animals, with some utilizing unique strategies.
- The frogfish uses an evolved spike resembling wriggling worms to attract small fish, then sucks them in.
- Frogfish can regrow their lure if consumed, providing a defense mechanism while hunting.
Pistol Shrimp
- Pistol shrimp possess one oversized claw that can produce a supersonic bubble stream when snapped shut.
- This bubble burst can reach temperatures equivalent to 4,700°C, stunning or killing nearby prey.
Bolas Spider
- The bolas spider employs a distinctive hunting technique by throwing a sticky, silken lasso to ensnare its prey.
- This method showcases the spider's agility and precision in capturing opponents.
Margay
- The margay cat, found in South American rainforests, mimics baby monkey cries to lure tamarin monkeys closer.
- This deception allows the margay to ambush when the adult monkeys approach.
Predatory Plants
- The Venus flytrap is a well-known carnivorous plant, featuring kidney bean-shaped leaves that snap shut on unsuspecting prey.
- Sundews possess sticky tendrils that trap insects, while pitcher plants have tubular leaves filled with water and digestive juices to slowly digest trapped organisms.
- Some pitcher plants have adapted to act as toilets for tree shrews, absorbing nutrients from their droppings.
- Even common garden tomato plants can catch insects in their hairy stems, allowing them to absorb nutrients when these fall.
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