Starfish and Snails Quiz

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What is the purpose of the spines on a starfish's body?

  • To attract potential mates
  • To camouflage with the ocean floor
  • To deter large fish from biting them (correct)
  • To help them move through water more efficiently

What is the function of the eye spots on a starfish?

  • To locate their prey
  • To help them navigate through the water
  • To communicate with other starfish
  • To detect movement near them (correct)

What is the purpose of the hard shells of snails?

  • To help them float on water
  • To protect them from predators (correct)
  • To aid in their reproduction
  • To regulate their body temperature

What is an example of an adaptation seen in starfish?

<p>Regenerating lost arms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some snails become easy prey for other animals?

<p>Due to their slow movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the eye spots at the end of each starfish arm?

<p>To help the starfish detect movement nearby (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hard shells of snails?

<p>To protect them from predators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adaptation seen in starfish?

<p>Regeneration of lost arms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the spines on a starfish's body?

<p>To deter large fish from biting them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some snails move very slowly?

<p>To avoid drawing attention from predators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the eye spots at the end of each starfish arm?

<p>To help the starfish detect movement nearby (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some snails have hard shells?

<p>To protect them from predators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adaptation seen in starfish?

<p>Regeneration of lost arms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the spines on a starfish's body contribute to its safety?

<p>They deter large fish from biting the starfish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some snails move very slowly?

<p>To conserve energy and minimize exposure to predators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the small spines covering the starfish's body?

<p>To deter large fish from biting the starfish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some snails considered easy prey for other animals despite their hard shells?

<p>Their slow movement makes them easy targets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the eye spots at the end of each starfish arm?

<p>They help the starfish detect movement near them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way are the hard shells of snails similar to the spines of starfish?

<p>They both serve as protection from predators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adaptation seen in starfish?

<p>The ability to regenerate lost arms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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