Marine Mammals

Front

Dugongs and manatees belong to which order?

Back

Sirenia

Front

What is the primary diet of dugongs?

Back

Seagrass, mangrove leaves, and algae.

Front

What are the key physical characteristics of seals?

Back

No external ears, short neck, cannot use flippers to walk on land.

Front

Which marine mammal is the only member of the family Ursidae to have blubber?

Back

Polar Bears

Front

To which order do otters belong?

Back

Carnivora

Front

What is the common name for marine mammals that are often confused with mermaids?

Back

Sirenia (Dugongs and Manatees)

Front

What adaptations do polar bears have for their marine environment?

Back

Blubber, webbed toes, and an elongated body.

Front

What is the significance of blubber in marine mammals?

Back

Blubber provides insulation, energy storage, and buoyancy.

Front

How do seals adapt to their aquatic environment?

Back

They have streamlined bodies and flippers for swimming.

Front

What is the primary habitat of dugongs?

Back

Shallow coastal waters with seagrass beds.