Mudskipper Behavior and Adaptations

Mud skippers are unique fish that can breathe air and move on land due to their modified gills and strong fins. They establish territories on mud flats, leading to conflicts when one trespasses. A typical encounter involves a challenge where the goal is to intimidate rather than harm, resulting in the intruder retreating after being rebuffed.

What unique adaptation allows mudskippers to breathe on land?

• They absorb oxygen through their skin.

• They have lungs like mammals.

• They have modified gills that function like lungs.

• They have a special air sac.

How do mudskippers move on land?

• They glide on their bellies.

• They use their fins to walk and climb.

• They hop like frogs.

• They slither like snakes.

What triggers a territorial dispute among mudskippers?

• A lack of food resources.

• The presence of predators.

• A change in weather conditions.

• An intruder entering another's territory.

What is the primary goal of a mudskipper confrontation?

• To injure the opponent.

• To establish dominance through physical harm.

• To scare the opponent into leaving.

• To attract a mate.

What happens to the intruder after the confrontation?

• It wins the territory.

• It gets injured and retreats.

• It forms an alliance with the neighbor.

• It sulks off into its lair.