A Horse is a Horse Unless it’s a Seahorse

Why are seahorses named "seahorses"?

• Because they have manes

• Because of their horse-like profiles

• Because they live on land

• Because they can gallop

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How do seahorses swim?

• In circles

• They do not swim

• Vertically, or upright

• Horizontally like most fish

What fin do seahorses use to move?

• Caudal fin

• Pectoral fins

• Dorsal fin

• Inally fin

Why do seahorses often rest with their tails wrapped around coral?

• Because they aren’t good swimmers

• To sleep comfortably

• To catch prey

• To avoid getting lost

What unique feature do seahorse eyes have?

• They can rotate 360 degrees

• They are colorful

• They can move independently of each other

• They can see in the dark

What can male seahorses do that is unique among fish?

• Change colors

• Sing

• Carry their young in pouches

• Eat large animals

What do seahorses eat?

• Seaweed

• Small fish

• Plankton, crustaceans, and shrimp

• Berries

What protects seahorses from predators?

• Poisonous spines

• Their ability to hide

• Their speed

• Bone plates covering their bodies