Leafy Sea Dragon: Master of the Seaweed Disguise

The secret life of the leafy sea dragon

Chapter 1

Master of the seaweed disguise

Chapter 2

The ultimate stay-at-home dads

Chapter 3

Life in the slow lane

YOUR GOAL

Master of The secret life of the leafy sea dragon

Ch 1 · Master of the seaweed disguise

misslily Leafy Sea Dragon

Skin like leaves, drifting with the tide, seaweed disguise!

Sometimes the safest defense is to look like you belong exactly where you are.

Eyes on two different prizes

misslily The leafy sea dragon rotates its eyes independently to watch for drifting shrimp with one eye and incoming

No scales, just heavy armor

misslily Sharp white spines project from the hard, plated body of a leafy sea dragon.

Fun Fact

Appendage uselessness: The leafy appendages on a sea dragon's body are actually lobes of skin that cannot be used for swimming or steering at all.

Glossary

camouflage (noun)
The coloring or shape of an animal that helps it blend in with its surroundings. The leafy sea dragon of southern Australia uses specialized skin flaps to mimic drifting kelp.

Gossip

Which superpower would you choose?

Quiz

What shape are the gill openings of a leafy sea dragon compared to most fish?

Quiz

What are the "leaves" on a leafy sea dragon actually made of?

Quiz

Which close relative of the leafy sea dragon is smaller and has fewer appendages?

Quiz

Unlike seahorses, what is a leafy sea dragon unable to do with its tail?

Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the leafy sea dragon's leaf-like appendages?

Quiz

How do leafy sea dragons mimic floating seaweed in the water?

Quiz

How do leafy sea dragons protect their scale-free bodies?

Quiz

What is unique about a leafy sea dragon's eyes?