Puffer Fish

What is the main defense mechanism of a puffer fish?

• Camouflage

• Puffing up

• Speed

• Hiding

How many species of puffer fish are there?

• About 50

• About 120

• About 300

• About 200

What makes puffer fish poisonous?

• Their skin

• Their teeth

• Their spines

• A toxin in their body

Where can puffer fish be found?

• Only in freshwater

• Only in the Pacific Ocean

• Only in the Atlantic Ocean

• In tropical waters worldwide

What do puffer fish primarily eat?

• Meat

• Plants

• Fruits

• Plankton

What is unique about puffer fish teeth?

• They glow in the dark

• They are retractable

• They are fused together like a beak

• They are made of gold

What are baby puffer fish called?

• Pufflings

• Fry

• Cubs

• Chicks

Why are puffer fish considered threatened?

• Due to their slow speed

• Because of overfishing and pollution

• They have no natural predators

• Their habitat is expanding

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What should you do if you see a marine animal in distress?

• Try to help it back into the water

• Take it home as a pet

• Call a local wildlife center

• Take pictures for social media

True or False: The puffer fish is the second most poisonous animal in the world.

• True

• False

• Depends on the species

• Only in certain regions