Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Bizarre Beasts
Did You Know?
Weedy sea dragons are remarkable marine creatures, distinguished by their leaf-like appendages and graceful movements. Following an elaborate courtship dance, the male uniquely assumes the role of carrying and giving birth to the eggs. Their intricate camouflage and reproductive behaviour make them truly extraordinary.
Credit: BBC One - Life
Word Challenge
Sea dragons are some of the most ornately camouflaged creatures on the planet.
Compile a list of synonyms for the word ‘camouflage’.
Note: A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about a weedy sea dragon that includes a simile.
Example: The weedy sea dragon moved gracefully through the water like a delicate leaf on a gentle breeze.
Number Challenge
Calculate the number of eggs a male sea dragon is carrying from the clues listed below:
Clue 1: The number is greater than 150.
Clue 2: The number has a digit total of 3.
Clue 3: The number is divisible by 7.
Critical Thinking
What do you think are the biggest challenges that a weedy sea dragon will face in its lifetime?