Duogong vs Mantee quiz

What is the habitat of a duogong?

• Shallow coastal waters in the Indian and Pacific Oceans

• Deep ocean trenches

• Arctic tundra

• Tropical rainforests

Describe the physical characteristics of a duogong.

• Dugongs have a slim body and sharp teeth.

• Dugongs have a robust body, rounded tail fluke, paddle-like flippers, downturned mouth, bristle-like teeth, and smooth greyish-brown skin.

• Dugongs have a long tail fluke and small flippers.

• Dugongs have a blue skin color and a pointed mouth.

How do duogongs and mantees differ behaviorally?

• Dugongs are more social, live in larger groups, and have a more migratory behavior compared to manatees.

• Manatees have a more migratory behavior than dugongs

• Dugongs live in smaller groups compared to manatees

• Manatees are more social than dugongs

What is the conservation status of mantees?

• Least Concern

• Endangered

• Vulnerable

• Critically Endangered

Where do duogongs primarily live?

• Shallow coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans

• Deep ocean trenches

• Freshwater lakes

• Mountainous regions

What is the main difference in appearance between duogongs and mantees?

• Dugongs have a dolphin-like fluke tail, while manatees have a paddle-shaped tail.

• Dugongs have a paddle-shaped tail, while manatees have a fluke tail.

• Dugongs have a spiky dorsal fin, while manatees have a smooth back.

• Dugongs have a humpbacked appearance, while manatees are sleek.

How do duogongs and mantees interact with their environment differently?

• Dugongs have sharp teeth for hunting, while manatees have flat teeth for grinding.

• Dugongs primarily feed on fish, while manatees consume only seagrass.

• Dugongs primarily feed on seagrass, while manatees consume a wider variety of vegetation.

• Dugongs are solitary animals, while manatees live in large groups.

Why are mantees considered vulnerable in terms of conservation status?

• Manatees are vulnerable due to overpopulation and lack of predators.

• Manatees are vulnerable due to their ability to adapt to changing environments.

• Manatees are vulnerable due to their aggressive behavior towards humans.

• Manatees are vulnerable due to habitat loss, boat strikes, pollution, and climate change.

What are the key behavioral traits of duogongs?

• Shy nature, omnivorous diet, erratic behavior, ability to stay submerged for up to six minutes

• Friendly nature, herbivorous diet, slow-moving behavior, ability to stay submerged for up to three minutes

• Gentle nature, herbivorous diet, slow-moving behavior, ability to stay submerged for up to six minutes

• Aggressive nature, carnivorous diet, fast-moving behavior, ability to stay submerged for up to six minutes

What are the main threats to the survival of mantees in the wild?

• Boat strikes, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.

• Overfishing, deforestation, natural disasters