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

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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?

Mimic octopus Signup and view all the answers

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

Mimicking the appearance of poisonous sea snakes Signup and view all the answers

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

Blending in with their surroundings Signup and view all the answers

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

To blend in with their environment for survival Signup and view all the answers

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

Stonefish Signup and view all the answers

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

To attract prey Signup and view all the answers

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

Long, twig-like appendages and fins Signup and view all the answers

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

By helping them blend in and avoid predators Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid being detected by predators Signup and view all the answers