Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Q

What causes most marine life injuries?

A

The most common marine life injury occurs when divers scrape against the sharp edges of coral or the rusty edges of decaying wrecks.

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What are stinging cells called?

A

Nematocysts.

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3
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How can you be injured by an animal with venomous spines?

A

Touching them, causing punctures that may lead to infection.

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