Misunderstood Animals: Separating Fact from Fiction
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What is the main reason humans often fear or try to kill certain animals?

  • Because they are a threat to the ecosystem
  • Because they are pests that eat valuable plants
  • Because they are often misunderstood and feared due to their appearance or behavior (correct)
  • Because they are an essential part of our food chain
  • What is a unique feature of slugs' anatomy?

  • They have a shell
  • They have venomous fangs
  • They have 4 legs
  • They have 27,000 teeth (correct)
  • What is an important ecological role played by slugs?

  • They help to eradicate weeds
  • They consume decaying vegetation and return nutrients to the soil (correct)
  • They are a primary source of food for humans
  • They help to pollinate plants
  • What is a misconception about jellyfish?

    <p>Only a small number of jellyfish species are capable of stinging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of having slugs in an ecosystem?

    <p>They maintain a healthy balance in the ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for accidental interactions between humans and jellyfish?

    <p>Jellyfish drift along with currents and are often in the same area as humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common-sense measure to avoid jellyfish stings on beaches?

    <p>Look out for flags warning that there are jellyfish in the water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do jellyfish eat, according to their size?

    <p>Small jellyfish eat tiny zooplankton, while larger species eat bigger animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of jellyfish feces in the ocean ecosystem?

    <p>They fertilize plants and feed tiny sea creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sea creatures feed on jellyfish?

    <p>Sea turtles, sunfish, and crabs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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