Exploring Underwater Survival Strategies

The video explores the fascinating world of limpets and lobsters, focusing on their unique adaptations and behaviors. Limpets use their strong muscles and shells to cling to rocks and graze on algae in the intertidal zone. The video also highlights the challenges of living in this environment, such as dealing with tides and sun exposure. Lobsters are examined for their powerful tails and claws, which aid in movement and defense. The video concludes with a demonstration of activating creature powers, emphasizing the strength and agility of these marine animals.

What is the primary diet of limpets?

• Crustaceans

• Small fish

• Algae

• Plankton

How do limpets stay attached to rocks?

• With their shell

• By secreting glue

• With a strong foot muscle

• Using their tentacles

What do the feathery legs of some intertidal creatures help them catch?

• Sand particles

• Seaweed

• Zooplankton

• Small fish

Why do intertidal creatures need to conserve moisture?

• To move faster

• To prevent drying out

• To stay cool

• To avoid predators

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What adaptation helps barnacles retain water?

• A trapdoor

• Thick skin

• Long tentacles

• A large shell

How do lobsters move quickly backwards?

• By jet propulsion

• By swimming with their legs

• By flicking their tail

• By using their claws

What is the primary function of a lobster's crusher claw?

• Digging

• Ripping

• Crushing

• Swimming

What is the primary function of a lobster's pincher claw?

• Swimming

• Ripping and tearing

• Crushing

• Digging

What is a notable feature of a lobster's tail?

• It is used for digging

• It is weak and thin

• It is full of muscles

• It is used for camouflage

What nickname is given to a lobster due to its strength?

• Speedster

• Muscle head

• Pincher

• Crusher

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