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No. Sturgeon have scutes that are in 5 rows down their body. Top/Sides/Belly. Scutes are like bone but are made of keratin like our fingernails and hair.
Sturgeon also have scutelets and denticles that cover most their body. Some species are very smooth but most feel like sandpaper and the scutes can have very sharp spurs or barbs that easily cut flesh.
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Why do sticklebacks live in ponds?
Sticklebacks live in a ponds.
What has the author R J Wootton written?
R. J. Wootton has written: 'Fish ecology' -- subject(s): Fishes, Ecology 'A functional biology of sticklebacks' -- subject(s): Sticklebacks
How do the gills help the sticklebacks to survive in its environment?
The gills help it breathe.
Do sticklebacks hibernate?
No, sticklebacks do not hibernate. They are active year-round and do not undergo a period of dormancy during the winter months. However, they may exhibit changes in behavior and physiology in response to seasonal changes in their environment.
How do sticklebacks look after their offsprings?
The male keeps it safe and when there ready he lets them go.
What fish do kingfishers eat?
Mainly minnows and sticklebacks (all small fish's)
Where are sticklebacks usually found?
Ponds, Rivers, Rockpools and Esturies and more places like that!
Where do sticklebacks life?
Sticklebacks are a fish with 3 - 4 year life span, but up to 8 years in one lake in Canada called Rheimchen Lake. They are also found in some lakes in Scotland (Giles and Huntingord) and Japan Nori and Takamura.
Will a heron eat a stickleback?
Yes, herons will eat sticklebacks. These birds are opportunistic feeders and consume a variety of fish, amphibians, and small aquatic animals. Sticklebacks, being small and abundant in many water bodies, can be a part of a heron's diet, especially in areas where they are readily available.
Can a stickleback eat a fairy shrimp?
Yes, sticklebacks can eat fairy shrimp. As opportunistic feeders, sticklebacks consume a variety of small aquatic organisms, including zooplankton like fairy shrimp, which are a suitable prey size. This dietary behavior helps them thrive in their freshwater and marine habitats.
Are sticklebacks omnivores?
Yes, sticklebacks are omnivores, meaning they feed on both plant material and small animals. Their diet can include algae, aquatic invertebrates, small crustaceans, and sometimes even small fish or fish eggs. Sticklebacks are known to be opportunistic feeders, consuming whatever food sources are available in their environment.
How long do sticklebacks live for?
Brook stickleback fish live to about one to two years occasionally three years.
