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What is a unique characteristic of the ocean sunfish (mola)? A) It is the fastest fish in the ocean. B) It produces more eggs than any other vertebrate. C) It has a skeleton made of cartilage.
B) It produces more eggs than any other vertebrate
Why does the ocean sunfish not need to be fast? A) It mainly eats slow-moving jellyfish. B) It hides from predators using coral reefs. C) It uses its powerful tail to escape threats.
A) It mainly eats slow-moving jellyfish.
What misconception about ocean sunfish did scientists debunk? A) That they are extremely rare. B) That they are slow and lazy. C) That they are dangerous to humans.
B) That they are slow and lazy.
How do ocean sunfish get rid of parasites? A) By rubbing against rocks. B) By being cleaned by small reef fish. C) By shedding their skin regularly.
B) By being cleaned by small reef fish.
What is the biggest threat to ocean sunfish? A) Natural predators like sharks and killer whales. B) Accidental capture in fishing nets. C) Lack of food in the ocean.
B) Accidental capture in fishing nets.
Definition of: Bony fish
A fish with a skeleton made of bone.
Definition of: Bycatch
Fish or other organisms accidentally caught in fishing gear.
Definition of: Parasite
An organism that lives and feeds on another organism.
Definition of: Cartilage
Strong, flexible connective tissue found in many animals.
Definition of: Coral reef
A rocky ocean feature made up of millions of coral skeletons.
Where will Thys conduct future research on ocean sunfish? A) The Mediterranean Sea. B) The Galapagos Islands. C) The Great Barrier Reef.
B) The Galapagos Islands
Definition of: Biomechanics
he study of movement in animals.
