Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Bizarre Beasts
Did You Know?
The strange-looking frogfish can be found in shallow tropical and subtropical ocean waters around the world. This small fish species has modified pectoral fins that resemble legs, allowing it to ‘walk’ along the ocean floor in search of prey. Masters of disguise, many frogfish have body colours and textures that mimic their surroundings.
Credit: BBC One - Planet Earth III
Word Challenge
Compile a list of words that contain the word ‘fish.’
Example: frogfish, fishing, …
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the sentence below, adding a main clause.
Traversing the ocean floor, …
Example: Traversing the ocean floor, the frogfish silently stalks its prey.
Number Challenge
- A female frogfish will produce between 40,000 and 180,000 eggs at one time.
If the number of eggs that a female frogfish produced was halfway between these two numbers, how many eggs did she produce?
Critical Thinking
Some might say that a frogfish has an ugly appearance?
Is it OK to describe an animal as being ugly? Why do you think this?