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Pelagic and Benthic are opposites
Benthic means living on the bottom
Pelagic means living in the water above the bottom
So pelagic fish make the open ocean their home. They swim continuously in open water, usually well offshore, they tend to be nomadic and do not remain in one area.
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What do pelagic fish eat?
pelagic fish eat fish and plants. That makes them Consumers and Omnivors.
What is a large pelagic fish?
Albacore is a large pelagic fish. It lives in the open sea.
Demersal fish live near the bottom of water pelagic fish live higher up Which of these fish is pelagic rather than demersal?
Tuna
Fish that live in the pelagic zone?
i do not no
Is barracuda a pelagic fish?
Yes, they migrate for reproduction, so might not always be pelagic.
What type of fish lives at the surface of the sea?
Pelagic fish
What is an example of a pelagic fish?
An example of a pelagic fish is the tuna. Tuna spends its time in the open ocean, away from the seabed or shore. They are strong swimmers and have streamlined bodies to help them move efficiently through the water.
Do pelagic fish use countershading?
yes
What are the predators of fang tooth fish?
Pelagic Fish such as Tuna, Albacore, and Marlin
What eats pelagic fish?
it eats sockeye salmon
What are peligic fish?
Pelagic fish are fish that live in the open ocean and swim near the surface or in the water column. They are often strong swimmers and can cover large distances as they feed on plankton, small fish, and other organisms in the water. Examples of pelagic fish include tuna, mackerel, and swordfish.
What is pelagic?
Pelage is the fur, wool or hair of a mammal.
