Sea Angels and Their Predatory Adaptations

Sea Angels and Their Predatory Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the fascinating world of sea angels, tiny sea slugs that are both adorable and ferocious predators. These creatures have evolved unique adaptations to hunt their prey, the sea butterfly, in an ongoing evolutionary arms race. Sea angels use speed and passive hunting techniques to capture their prey, and they have specialized feeding mechanisms to consume them efficiently. The video also highlights the collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium and encourages support for ocean conservation efforts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who partnered with SciShow for this episode?

National Geographic

Smithsonian Institution

BBC Earth

Monterey Bay Aquarium

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main prey of sea angels?

Sea turtles

Sea butterflies

Jellyfish

Plankton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast can sea angels swim?

15 centimeters per second

10 centimeters per second

20 centimeters per second

5 centimeters per second

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do sea angels use to capture their prey?

Sharp teeth

Venomous stingers

Buccal cones

Electric shock

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the passive hunting technique used by some sea angels?

Camouflage

Creating a whirlpool

Using a mucus web

Ambush from below

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do sea angels use to extract sea butterflies from their shells?

Sticky tongues

Powerful jaws

Sharp claws

Tentacles with hooks

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why have sea angels developed specific hunting tactics?

To hunt a variety of prey

To catch sea butterflies

To adapt to changing climates

To avoid predators

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