All About Parrotfish

Where do parrotfish typically live?

• In freshwater lakes

• In coral reefs

• In deserts

• In the Arctic Ocean

What is the primary diet of parrotfish?

• Insects

• Seaweed and algae

• Small mammals

• Plankton

How do parrotfish contribute to the health of coral reefs?

• By eating coral

• By cleaning algae off the coral

• By scaring away predators

• By building nests

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What is a unique feature of parrotfish coloration?

• They are always green

• They can change colors

• They are always black and white

• They have no color

What is one of the main threats to parrotfish?

• Overfishing

• Too much sunlight

• Cold temperatures

• Lack of food

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What is a special feeding habit of parrotfish?

• They use their teeth to grind coral

• They only eat at night

• They hunt in packs

• They eat only once a month

How do parrotfish help in the formation of sand?

• By breaking down rocks

• By excreting digested coral

• By collecting sand in their mouths

• By moving sand with their tails

What stage comes after the juvenile stage in the life cycle of a parrotfish?

• Egg

• Adult

• Larva

• Senior

Why is camouflage important for parrotfish?

• To attract mates

• To hide from predators

• To find food easily

• To swim faster

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What happens to parrotfish populations if coral reefs are damaged?

• They increase rapidly

• They remain the same

• They decrease

• They move to the Arctic

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