MARINE ANIMALS
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- 4. A medium-sized whale known for its long, spiral tusk, often referred to as the "unicorn of the sea"
- 7. A large fish that often hides in reefs, known for its firm, white flesh
- 8. A cephalopod mollusk with eight arms, known for its ability to change color and texture
- 9. A cephalopod known for its ability to change color and its complex behavior
- 10. A spiny, globular marine animal that plays a significant role in marine ecosystems
- 13. A fish known for its ability to inflate when threatened, making it difficult to eat
- 17. Marine invertebrates that form reefs, providing habitats for many marine species
- 21. A gelatinous marine creature known for its stinging tentacles and drifting movement
- 24. A soft-bodied marine animal that plays a role in recycling nutrients on the ocean floor
- 25. A marine invertebrate that has a symbiotic relationship with clownfish, providing protection
- 26. A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior and social nature
- 29. A social marine mammal known for its barking sounds and playful nature
- 30. A gentle marine mammal known as the "sea cow," often found in warm coastal waters
- 32. A unique fish species where males carry and give birth to young
- 33. Small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are a crucial part of the marine food chain
- 34. A cephalopod mollusk with a soft body and tentacles, known for its speed and ink defense mechanism
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- 1. A diverse underwater ecosystem made up of coral polyps, supporting a variety of marine life
- 2. A fierce predatory fish known for its speed and sharp teeth
- 3. A large marine mammal with long tusks, known for its social behavior and habitat on ice
- 5. A large predatory fish known for its size and as one of the ocean's top predators
- 6. A crustacean with large claws, often considered a delicacy in various cuisines
- 11. A fast-swimming fish valued for its size and as a popular food source
- 12. A distinctive shark species known for its unusual head shape and schooling behavior
- 14. A large fish known for its long, flat bill, often found in warmer ocean waters
- 15. A colorful fish known for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones
- 16. A small fish known for cleaning parasites off larger fish, playing an important role in marine ecosystems
- 18. A marine echinoderm with five arms that can regenerate lost limbs
- 19. The largest animal on Earth, known for its massive size and deep, resonant calls
- 20. A flatfish known for its unique body shape and ability to camouflage with the ocean floor
- 22. A large, gentle ray known for its acrobatic jumps and filter-feeding behavior
- 23. A long, snake-like fish known for its hiding spots in reef crevices
- 24. A marine reptile that migrates long distances and is known for its hard shell
- 27. A fish that can inflate itself as a defense mechanism, known for being toxic when eaten
- 28. Another term for clownfish, known for its bright colors and association with sea anemones
- 31. A deep-sea fish with a bioluminescent lure used to attract prey in dark waters