SECTION 4

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Questions 31-40

The Seahorse.

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The Seahorse

The seahorse might have developed as a result of movements in the Earth's crust.

These environments included stretches of

water and different types of vegetation, such as a specific kind of

Seahorses have several unique characteristics

They swim in an upright position.

They have skin that stretches over bony

A distinctive

sits on top of their head.

For movement, they rely on their dorsal and pectoral fins.

They use their snout to catch food, and their favorite prey is

In seahorse reproduction

The female places her eggs into the male's pouch.

Once they hatch, the young remain in the pouch for a period.

During this time, the

level is regulated to help them adjust to life in the ocean.

Newborn seahorses face several challenges to survival

They can be eaten by predators or swept away by ocean

Among human-related dangers,

poses the greatest threat.

In captivity

Many seahorses struggle due to

, which has been a major cause of low survival rates.

However, captive breeding programmes have helped lower the risk of