Stargazer Fish Hunting Behavior

Stargazer Fish Hunting Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the stealthy hunting techniques of the stargazer fish, a predator that uses camouflage to ambush its prey. It buries itself in the sand, leaving only its face exposed, and remains motionless until it strikes. The stargazer's specialized gills allow it to breathe without disturbing the sand, ensuring its presence remains undetected. Once prey is within reach, the stargazer swallows it whole.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes it difficult for prey to escape from the stargazer?

The stargazer's speed

The stargazer's camouflage

The stargazer's size

The stargazer's noise

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the stargazer position itself while hunting?

It buries itself in the sand

It swims rapidly

It hides behind rocks

It floats on the water surface

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the stargazer remains visible when it is buried?

Its face

Its fins

Its tail

Its entire body

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature allows the stargazer to breathe without disturbing the sand?

Its large mouth

Its small size

Its rapid movements

Its specialized gills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the stargazer consume its prey?

It leaves it for later

It swallows it whole

It tears it apart

It chews it slowly