Are all fish cold-blooded?
The opah is the only known fully warm-blooded fish that circulates heated blood throughout its […]
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What are phytoplankton?
Phytoplankton, also known as microalgae, are similar to terrestrial plants in that they contain chlorophyll […]
What is plankton?
The group of small animal and plant organisms float or drift in massive numbers in fresh […]
What is “skim feeding”?
A simple method of feeding by baleen whales that happens at or near the surface where the […]
What is a “blackfish”?
The term “blackfish” is a general reference phrase referring to one of several species of […]
What is “bubble net feeding”?
Bubble Net Feeding is a highly-coordinated form of predatory feeding employed by humpback whales where […]
What is “spyhopping”?
Spyhopping is when whales and dolphins raise their heads vertically out of the water. Likened […]
What are krill?
Krill are small (2 inches / 5.5 cm) shrimp-like crustaceans that are found throughout the […]
What is “lobtailing”?
Lobtailing is when a cetacean lifts its fluke (tail) out of the water and slaps […]
What is “bow riding”?
Bow riding is when marine mammals swim near the front part (the bow) of a […]