Strange Deep Sea Animals

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1. Look at the shark's face. What is the most unusual feature on the Goblin Shark's head?
2. Based on the image, why does the Goblin Shark have such a strange, extendable jaw?
3. Look at the shark's skin color. Why is this color helpful for a Goblin Shark?
4. If you saw a shark with a long nose and sharp teeth, which creature is it?
5. Which body part helps the Dumbo octopus swim through the deep ocean?
6. Where do Dumbo octopuses live in the ocean?
7. What does a Dumbo octopus do to catch tiny food in the deep sea?
8. If a Dumbo octopus feels scared, what habit does it use to move away?
9. What do we call the special light that some jellyfish make in the dark ocean?
10. Why does a jellyfish use its bioluminescence light in the deep, dark ocean?
11. Which part of the ocean is bioluminescence most helpful for animals to see?
12. If a jellyfish turns off its glow, what is it likely trying to do?
13. Which ocean zone is closest to the surface where sunlight can reach?
14. In which Ocean Depth Zone would you find the bioluminescent jellyfish glowing in the dark?
15. Why is the pressure so much higher in the deeper Ocean Depth Zones?
16. If a goblin shark lives in the Twilight Zone, what is the main challenge it faces compared to surface animals?
17. Deep sea animals need to stay warm in cold water. What helps them survive?
18. Which body part helps the goblin shark grab food in the dark deep sea?
19. Why do some deep sea animals produce their own light in the pitch black?
20. Look at the image. How does this creature's shape help it survive deep down?
21. Which body part does the goblin shark use to reach out and grab its prey quickly?
22. What special feature do Dumbo octopuses have that looks like ears to help them swim?
23. Why does the bioluminescent jellyfish glow in the dark ocean depths?
24. If an animal has a transparent body and a glowing belly, what is its most likely purpose for these traits?

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