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Sand smelts are carnivorous and feed on worms, mollusks, larvae, and crustaceans.
Sand smelts are carnivorous and feed on worms, mollusks, larvae, and crustaceans.
True
Atherina presbyter is found in the western Pacific Ocean.
Atherina presbyter is found in the western Pacific Ocean.
False
Atherina presbyter has only one dorsal fin.
Atherina presbyter has only one dorsal fin.
False
Eels can swim backward by reversing the direction of the wave they create.
Eels can swim backward by reversing the direction of the wave they create.
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Female Atherina presbyter are significantly shorter than males in each age class.
Female Atherina presbyter are significantly shorter than males in each age class.
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What is the primary function of the salt glands in Uromastyx ornata?
What is the primary function of the salt glands in Uromastyx ornata?
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In what type of habitat are Uromastyx ornata commonly found?
In what type of habitat are Uromastyx ornata commonly found?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of male Uromastyx ornata compared to females?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of male Uromastyx ornata compared to females?
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How do Uromastyx ornata defend themselves against predators?
How do Uromastyx ornata defend themselves against predators?
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What is the average length of an adult Saharan Spiny-tailed Lizard (Uromastyx ornata)?
What is the average length of an adult Saharan Spiny-tailed Lizard (Uromastyx ornata)?
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