hippocampuses A guide to seahorses by gabriela hernandez
hippocampuses A guide to seahorses by gabriela hernandez and kevin izquierdo
Introduction to the hippocampus ● Defining characteristics -they swim upright unlike others who swim horizontally. -the male hippocampus holds and gives birth to the babies instead of the females making this one of there most unique features. -also a vertebrate with lizard eyes which means one looks left while one looks right never completely looking straight ahead.
Intro to the species -
Specific Characteristics continued The leafy seadragon is a more specific species derived under the group hippocampus The leafy seadragon has many unique characteristics there first one being they’re appendages which help them camouflage into their current surroundings since this has made its appearance the liking of a seaweed. Fully grown the leafy seadragon reaches a https: //www. squidtoon s. com/weedy. Full 14 inches Another characteristic being seadragonanatomy. html there long strout snout lastly its the only standing meneber in the genus phycodurus
Distribution of the organism The leafy seadragon is found along the australian coast Both southern and western at first scientist believed these creatures stayed in their habitat but after research they realized they could move hundreds of meters away from There homes even 160 ft deep down in sandy Patches and grassy plains spotted near the North of australia mostly etc
Introduction to adaptation The leafy seadragon has many adaptations starting with its body structure which includes spikes all over its body and across its crevices to help defend and protect against predators yet this isn't the only one but its will be our main focus Fun fact The Leafy Seadragon is found in Australia's southern waters no where else in the world
Importance to the organism and environment To the environment this new adaptation has little to no effect but to the organism it means the world and its survival. the leafy seadragons spikes mean an extra chance to live as they protect and defendit against predators and its protects there babies these spikes easily puncture wound and even kill there enemies making it a mighty important adaptation.
Why should we care about this organism, and its adaptations? Well this unique adaptation teaches us we can still be small yet mighty it shows us how many smaller organisms may adapt to defend themselves no matter tere size this may help other organisms by giving them the idea to defend against bigger predators it can also be used in other systems all the same for protection and who knows maybe new species may grow to adapt its cousins spikey spines as well.
questions Short response. What makes the breeding method of the leafy seadragon different from other seahorses ------------------------ Multiple choice How long do full grown sea dragons grow up too? A-12 inches-15 inches B-14 inches C-16 inches D both a and b
Works cited https: //animalsake. com/leafy-sea-dragon https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Leafy_seadragon https: //www. nationalgeographic. com/animals/fish/l /leafy-sea-dragon https: //www. seahorseworlds. com/leafy-sea-dragon www. aquariumofpacific. org/onlinelearningcenter/s pecies/leafy_seadragon
- Slides: 11