Discover the World of Fish: Colors, Shapes, and Adaptations

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What does the trumpetfish do to catch smaller fish from the ocean floor?

  • Imitates the appearance of a lionfish
  • Changes its color to match the surroundings
  • Floats horizontally among undersea plants
  • Acts like a harmless stick or piece of seagrass (correct)

How does the flatfish adapt to match different-colored surroundings?

  • Changes its tentacles to mimic a crab
  • Becomes bright with zebra stripes
  • Grows speckly skin to match different-colored pebbles (correct)
  • Floats vertically among undersea plants

Why is the cuttlefish referred to as the 'chameleon of the sea'?

  • It has tentacles that resemble those of a crab
  • It changes color to blend with different ocean backgrounds (correct)
  • It can mimic the appearance of a lionfish
  • It can imitate the appearance of a sea snake

Which creature is named for its ability to impersonate several different animals?

<p>Mimic octopus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can some fish protect themselves by appearing dangerous or harmless?

<p>Mimicking the appearance of poisonous sea snakes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one common strategy mentioned in the text for fish to survive in the sea?

<p>Blending in with their surroundings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of fish camouflage mentioned in the text?

<p>To blend in with their environment for survival (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fish is described as the most poisonous in the sea due to its camouflage and body shape?

<p>Stonefish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the longnose hawkfish's camouflage mentioned in the text?

<p>To attract prey (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the leafy sea dragon helps it camouflage effectively in its environment?

<p>Long, twig-like appendages and fins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do fish camouflage help them survive in their environment according to the text?

<p>By helping them blend in and avoid predators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do many fish have colors and shapes that blend in with their environment?

<p>To avoid being detected by predators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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