Seahorses and sea dragons
What is the difference between a seahorse and a sea dragon?
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Scientific Classification
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Appearance:
Seahorses have an upright posture and a curled tail. Habitat: Seahorses are found in shallow tropical and temperate waters around the world, often in seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs. Species: There are around 46 species of seahorses Camouflage: Seahorses have some ability to change color and blend in with their surroundings, but not to the same extent as sea dragons. Reproduction: Both seahorses and sea dragons have unique reproductive methods where the males carry the eggs. Seahorses have a specialized brood pouch where the female deposits her eggs into the male's pouch. |
Appearance:
Sea dragons have an elongated body with leaf-like appendages that help them blend into their surroundings. Habitat: Sea dragons are native to the waters off southern and western Australia. This means that they are not found anywhere else in the world. Species: There are only two species of sea dragons: the leafy sea dragon and the weedy sea dragon. Camouflage: Sea dragons are masters of camouflage, with their leaf-like appendages making them look like floating seaweed. Reproduction: Sea dragons have unique reproductive methods where the males carry the eggs on the underside of its tail. |
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Use the topic of seahorses and sea dragons to develop key science understandings in the Australian Curriculum.