Check your understanding

Ghost sharks are not actually sharks but they are __________.

• octopuses

• shrimps

• fish

• eels

The ghost sharks have a skeleton made of __________.

• bones

• cartilage

• skin

• sand

The star-nosed mole relies on its __________ to help detect its prey.

• eyes

• mouth

• skin

• nose

The star-nosed mole has another special characteristic. What is it?

• It can fly.

• It can smell underwater.

• It can run at lightning speed.

• It can squirt ink.

The tarsier is a/an __________.

• carnivour

• herbivore

• omnivore

• vegetarian

The large eyes of the tarsier help it _________.

• see colours

• detect tiny animals

• see in the dark

• to dance

The red-lipped batfish uses its ________ to push itself along the sea floor.

• legs

• fins

• mouth

• tail

The mantis shrimp can deliver a punch a so quick causing a lot of pressure. This will then emit ______.

• powder

• ink

• bright light

• fire