'Real-life Dragons" (test prep)

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What is a sea dragon?

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A sea dragon is a marine creature found in tropical waters, resembling a seahorse with leafy appendages that help it camouflage in seaweed.

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Why do sea dragons spend most of their day eating?

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They don't have a stomach to hold their food, so they need to eat frequently.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way of hiding by blending in with the surroundings, which helps animals avoid being seen by predators.

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What is the blue dragon sea slug?

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The blue dragon sea slug is a colorful marine creature that feeds on the stinging tentacles of the man-of-war.

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Why is it important for blue dragon sea slugs to eat poisonous tentacles?

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They can use the poison from the tentacles to defend themselves against predators.

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What does it mean to be poisonous?

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Poisonous means that something can cause harm or illness if it is touched or eaten.

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What is a man-of-war?

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A man-of-war is a jellyfish-like creature with long, stinging tentacles that can be dangerous to other animals.

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How do sea dragons and pretend dragons compare?

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Both can have features like scales or leafy appendages, making them appear similar in some ways.

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What is the habitat of sea dragons?

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Sea dragons are typically found in tropical waters, especially around Australia.

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What adaptations help sea dragons survive?

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Their leaf-like appendages provide camouflage, helping them hide from predators.