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Which of the following is a characteristic of the largest sunfish mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the largest sunfish mentioned in the text?
What is the average lifespan of the largest sunfish?
What is the average lifespan of the largest sunfish?
What is the primary feeding behavior of the largest sunfish?
What is the primary feeding behavior of the largest sunfish?
At what age does the largest sunfish reach sexual maturity?
At what age does the largest sunfish reach sexual maturity?
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Which of the following is a significant invasive species mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a significant invasive species mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Sunfish Characteristics
- The largest sunfish has a characteristic of growing up to 3 meters (10 feet) in length and weighing up to 2,300 kilograms (5,000 pounds).
Lifespan
- The average lifespan of the largest sunfish is approximately 100 years in the wild.
Feeding Behavior
- The primary feeding behavior of the largest sunfish is to consume jellyfish and other soft-bodied organisms.
Reproductive Maturity
- The largest sunfish reaches sexual maturity at around 10 years of age.
Invasive Species
- The jellyfish is a significant invasive species mentioned in the text.
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Test your knowledge about the largest sunfish species with this quiz! Learn about its distinct features like separated dorsal fins and a mouth that extends beyond the eye. Discover its diet as an opportunistic carnivore and its reproductive habits. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this fascinating fish!
