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The large creatures eat the smaller ones
The large creatures eat the smaller ones
predation
If all the eggs laid by codfish were hatched and grew to maturity, the Atlantic would be packed solid with codfish within six years
If all the eggs laid by codfish were hatched and grew to maturity, the Atlantic would be packed solid with codfish within six years
overpopulation
Only an infinitesimal fraction of all codfish eggs ever become full-sized cod
Only an infinitesimal fraction of all codfish eggs ever become full-sized cod
mortality
One sea creature in about 10 million escapes the usual violent death inside another sea creature
One sea creature in about 10 million escapes the usual violent death inside another sea creature
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Codfish Reproduction
- If all codfish eggs were to hatch and mature, the Atlantic Ocean would be overcrowded with codfish within six years
- Only a tiny fraction of codfish eggs develop into full-grown cod
Oceanic Food Chain
- Large sea creatures prey on smaller ones
- Most sea creatures die violently inside another creature's body
- Approximately 1 in 10 million sea creatures escapes being eaten and survives
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Survival of the Fittest: Test your knowledge on the ruthless food chain in the sea and the astonishing reproductive abilities of marine life forms. Explore the delicate balance between large predators and smaller prey in the captivating world of the ocean.
