These Fish Eat Scales

What is the primary reason fish engage in lepidophagey?

• To eliminate competition

• To supplement their diet with a renewable resource

• To protect their territory

• To assert dominance over other fish

Which of the following is NOT a method used by fish to steal scales?

• Chewing scales loose

• Utilizing camouflage

• Employing speed

• Using stealth

How do African cichlids adapt to their scale-eating habits?

• They use their fins to scrape scales

• They have sharp teeth for cutting

• They have wide jaws for leverage

• Their mouths grow at an angle

What makes lepidophagey a sustainable feeding strategy?

• It requires minimal energy

• Scales are high in fat

• Scales grow back after being removed

• It reduces the fish population

Why might small predatory fish rely on lepidophagey?

• To avoid larger predators

• To find food when smaller prey is scarce

• To increase their swimming speed

• To improve their camouflage