Marine Animals

11.The starfish generally has five identical members which are what?

• A: arms

• B: tails

• C: eyes

• D: feet

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What is the dark brown ink squirted by octopuses called?

• ochre

• khaki

• sepia

Seahorse eggs are:

• carried by the female

• carried by the male until they hatch

• laid on corral

• None

How does a jellyfish move?

• by waving its tentacles

• by contracting its body rhythmically

• by floating

• none of the above

Like the lobster, the crab belongs to the family of crustaceans and decapods. How many legs do these animals have?

• ten

• eight

• six

• four

16.The seal is sometimes confused with the sea lion. What do sea lions have that seals do not?

• A: caudal flippers

• B: long moustaches

• C: external ears

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The sea porcupine is difficult for another animal to eat because of its sharp what?

• spines

• arms

• teeth

What animals both have a blow hole on the top of their head?

• Whale and dolphin

• sea turtles and octopus

• seaweed and plankton

• Crab and lobster

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What is the primary function of gills in fish?

• A) To filter food particles from water

• B) To help in buoyancy

• C) To extract oxygen from water

• D) To detect predators

Which marine animal is known for its ability to change color for camouflage?

• A) Octopus

• B) Shark

• C) Dolphin

• D) Whale