Barracuda

Barracudas are solitary as adults but young ones form large schools called batteries. They are fearsome predators, using bursts of speed to catch prey. Barracudas have a unique sensory organ called the lateral line, which helps them detect vibrations and changes in water pressure, allowing them to avoid collisions and locate prey efficiently.

What is the term used for the large schools of young or immature Barracudas?

• Herds

• Flocks

• Batteries

• Pods

How do Barracudas primarily catch their prey?

• By relying on extreme bursts of speed

• By hunting in packs

• By setting traps

• By using camouflage

What unique ability do Barracudas have when swimming together?

• They can communicate telepathically

• They can change colors

• They never bump into each other

• They can swim backwards

What is the function of the lateral line in Barracudas?

• To help them breathe underwater

• To detect vibrations and changes in water pressure

• To store energy

• To attract mates

What sensory organ helps Barracudas avoid collisions?

• Lateral line

• Scales

• Fins

• Gills