Sea Creatures
5 questions tagged Sea Creatures — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
Why do manta rays swim with their mouths open?
Manta rays are filter feeders that open their mouths to funnel plankton-rich water through their gill rakers. This lets them eat tiny prey without biting or chewing.
What is a manta ray?
A manta ray is a large, flat-bodied ray that swims with wing-like fins. It feeds mainly on plankton by filtering water.
When was the electric ray first scientifically described?
It was first described in 1758 by Linnaeus.
Which sea turtle makes the longest migrations?
Leatherback turtles make some of the longest migrations of any reptile, with some traveling thousands of kilometers across oceans.
Which sea horse has the fastest-known courtship dance?
Seahorses are known for elaborate daily courtship rituals, but no single species has a universally accepted record for the fastest; the most active displays involve repeated color changes, circling and synchronized movements.