Stingray

What type of bottom surfaces do stingrays prefer?

• Rocky and solid

• Sandy or muddy

• Coral reefs

• Vegetation-covered

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Why do stingrays hide under the sand?

• To keep warm

• To find food

• To sneak up to their prey

• To sleep

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What do many rays have on their tails that can poison other animals when stung?

• Scales

• Fins

• Spines

• Whiskers

What can happen if a person steps on the tail of a ray?

• They can get tickled

• The ray's tail can break

• The person can get stung by the tail

• Nothing happens

What is the recommended action to avoid a sting from a ray called?

• The "Ray Dance"

• The "Ocean Hop"

• The "Sting Ray Shuffle"

• The "Beach Twist"

Stingrays are a group of rays that are related to which type of fish?

• Salmon

• Tuna

• Sharks

• Cod

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What is the primary use of the barbed stingers on a stingray's tail?

• Hunting

• Self-defense

• Swimming

• Attracting mates

Where are the eyes of stingrays located?

• On the underside of their bodies

• On top of their bodies

• At the end of their tails

• On the sides of their heads

What is the distinctive feature of the Sixgill Stingray compared to other stingrays?

• It has five gills.

• It has a short, rounded snout.

• It has six gills instead of the usual five.

• Its eyes are placed close together.

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What distinctive feature do Stingarees have on their tail?

• A colorful fin

• A venomous stinging spine

• A bioluminescent tip

• A fluffy tuft