Habitats – Clip

Sunfish spend time in ocean depths where parasites live on their skin. To remove these parasites, sunfish swim closer to the surface and rely on seagulls to help. This mutual relationship keeps the sunfish healthy and provides seagulls with a meal.

What challenge do sunfish face while spending time in the deep ocean?

• Lack of food

• Cold temperatures

• Presence of parasites

• Strong currents

Why do sunfish swim closer to the surface?

• To enjoy warmer waters

• To find food

• To escape predators

• To get rid of parasites

What role do seagulls play in the sunfish's life?

• They guide sunfish to warmer waters

• They compete for food with sunfish

• They are predators of sunfish

• They clean parasites off sunfish

How do seagulls benefit from their interaction with sunfish?

• They gain a place to rest

• They receive a tasty meal

• They find new nesting sites

• They get protection from predators

What is the main reason sunfish and seagulls interact?

• To compete for territory

• To migrate together

• To help each other survive

• To share food resources