Sunfish: The Ocean's Peculiar Giant

What unique feature does the sunfish develop due to its back fin folding within itself?

• A rounded rudder called a Clavis

• A pointed tail

• A sharp beak

• A long dorsal fin

Why is the sunfish's skin rough and stone-like?

• Because of its fast swimming

• Due to skin parasites

• Because of its large size

• Due to its diet

How does the sunfish attempt to remove parasites from its skin?

• By rubbing against rocks

• By breaching the surface and splashing back down

• By changing its skin

• By swimming rapidly

What type of relationship does the sunfish have with smaller fish and birds?

• Competitive

• Predatory

• Symbiotic

• Parasitic

What do sunfish primarily feed on?

• Coral

• Organisms like jellyfish and plankton

• Seaweed

• Small fish