Leafy sea dragons are subject to many threats, both natural and man-made. They are caught by collectors, and used in alternative medicine. They are vulnerable when first born, and are slow swimmers, reducing their chance of escape from a predator. Seadragons are often washed ashore after storms, as unlike their relative the seahorse, seadragons cannot curl their tail and hold onto seagrass to stay safe.[citation needed]
They have become endangered through pollution and industrial runoff as well as collection by fascinated divers who are entranced by their unique appearance. In response to these dangers they have been officially protected by the Federal Government of Australia.
Leafy Sea Dragon is an animal, a dragon who lives by the sea- where the name comes from.
yes the leafy sea dragon is endangered! OK people they do exist!
I believe it is a eukaryote because it has a nucleus.
A leafy sea dragon has a long, slender body with leaf-like protrusions that resemble seaweed, helping it blend in with its surroundings. Its body is often curved, giving it a unique and intricate shape.
A leafy sea dragon's food chain includes tiny crustaceans like mysid shrimp and amphipods as primary food sources. They are then consumed by larger predators in the ocean such as fish and cephalopods. The leafy sea dragon occupies the middle of the food chain, feeding on small prey and being preyed upon by larger predators.
no its a vertebrate along with all other sea horse :3
No, the leafy sea dragon is a fish, and a close relative of the sea horse.
Leafy Sea Dragon Festival was created in 2005.
Its leafy :)
No, the leafy sea dragon is a fish, a close relative to the sea horse.
Leafy Sea Dragon is an animal, a dragon who lives by the sea- where the name comes from.
the leafy sea dragon eats shrimp, small fish, and plankton.
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