Marlin

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/marlin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Family Istiophoridae, encompassing genera such as Istiophorus, Makaira, Tetrapturus, and Kajikia
2. What is the habitat?Epipelagic and mesopelagic zones of tropical and temperate oceans worldwide; highly migratory
3. What makes a marlin so fast?Their body is shaped like a torpedo, they have a big tail, strong muscles, and a long bill that helps them swim super fast.
4. How do marlins catch their food?They use their long bill to whip and stun fish or squid, then swallow the prey.

Rostrum: The elongated, sword-like upper jaw extension characteristic of marlins and billfish.
Pelagic Zone: The open ocean environment, encompassing the water column away from coastlines and the seabed.
Bycatch: The incidental capture of non-target species during fishing operations, posing a significant threat to many marine animals.
IUCN Red List: The world's most comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of biological species.