Fish living in the dirt - IS THIS REAL?

Fish living in the dirt - IS THIS REAL?

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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Dr. Prosanta Chakrabarty introduces lungfishes, highlighting their unique features such as lungs and estivation, which allows them to survive in mud for years. He explains their evolutionary significance, noting their resemblance to human hands and their long history of nearly 400 million years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the expert featured in the video discussing lungfishes?

Dr. Prosanta Chakrabarty

Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Stephen Hawking

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do lungfishes possess that allows them to survive underwater?

Gills

Lungs

Scales

Fins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the lungfishes' ability to survive in mud for extended periods?

Hibernation

Metamorphosis

Estivation

Migration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can lungfishes remain in a cocoon during estivation?

Up to 4 years

Up to 3 years

Up to 2 years

Up to 1 year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long have lungfishes been around according to the video?

400 million years

300 million years

200 million years

100 million years