Blobfish Learning Quiz

Where can blobfish typically be found?

• In freshwater lakes and rivers

• In shallow waters near coral reefs

• In the deep sea off the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania

• In the Arctic Ocean

What helps the blobfish maintain buoyancy in its natural habitat?

• A swim bladder

• Strong muscles

• A lightweight skeleton

• A gelatinous body

How does the blobfish primarily obtain its food?

• By photosynthesis

• By scavenging small invertebrates

• By filtering plankton

• By actively hunting prey

Why did the blobfish gain fame?

• For its ability to live in freshwater

• For being voted the world's ugliest animal

• For its colorful appearance

• For its speed and agility

What causes the blobfish to appear as a 'blob' when brought to the surface?

• Decompression causes its gelatinous body to lose shape

• It sheds its skin

• It inflates its swim bladder

• Its body expands due to increased pressure