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That depends upon the species of the bottom feeders. Some have spines and others are armoured as protection to avoid being eaten and others have virtually no protection. Some predatory fish will kill and eat anything small enough to be swallowed whole and others will simply pick out the eyes and then attack and rip off bits.
What else can I help you with?
What eats detritus?
Any bottom feeders like sea urchins, sea stars, and mussles
When was Bottom Feeders - album - created?
Bottom Feeders - album - was created in 1987.
Are muskies bootem feeders?
Yes, Muskeis are bottom feeders
What eats filter feeders?
Saltwater Fish
What does the filter feeders eats in the ocean?
plantkon
Are rock-fish bottom feeders?
It doesn't matter if they are bottom feeders! If ya smell what the rock-fish is cooking!
How do bottom feeders breed?
in fish
Do bottom feeders have eyelids?
Yes
Are blue whales bottom feeders?
No they are not.
What fishes not bottom feeders?
Trout
Are talapia fish bottom feeders?
Halibut are primarily bottom feeders since they do not possess a swim bladder. They have been seen and caught very far off the bottom by sport fisherman. This is more common with juveniles than with adults. They are oppurtunistic feeders and will come well off the bottom to feed.
Are Bluegills bottom feeders?
No, bluegills are not typically considered bottom feeders. They are primarily foragers that feed in the water column and near the surface, consuming insects, zooplankton, and small fish. While they may occasionally forage near the bottom, they do not primarily feed there like true bottom feeders such as catfish or carp.
