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Dugongs

The dugong is a large fully aquatic, herbivorous marine mammal belonging to the order Sirenia. Having similar features to a manatee, it is easily distinguished by it's fluked tail. This category explores the distribution, habitats, feeding habits, reproduction and parental care of these unique marine mammal; plus much more.

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Why are protochordates not classified as true chordates?

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any member of either of two invertebrate subphyla of the phylum Chordata: the Tunicata (sea squirts, salps, etc.) and the Cephalochordata (amphioxus). Like the remaining subphylum of the chordates, the Vertebrata, the protochordates have a hollow dorsal nerve cord, gill slits, and a stiff supporting rod, the notochord, the forerunner of the backbone. The protochordates differ chiefly from the vertebrates in not having a backbone. Recent protochordates are thought to have evolved from the same ancestral stock as that which gave rise to the vertebrates.

Where do dugongs live?

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They live in waters mainly of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and southwest Pacific Ocean. They are herbivore marine mammals. Their species is vulnerable which is near to become endagered.

Does a dugong have a spine?

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Nope

The dugong is closely related to which animal?

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The dugong is closely related to the manatee.

What is the dugongs muzzle used for other than uprooting seagrass and finding food?

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It uses it for breeding purpose's. go to the link bellow to find out more.

Are dugong warm-blooded?

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Yes, dugong are warm-blooded mammals.

What is dugong in English?

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types of fish

What color is a dugong?

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orange

Are dugongs cute?

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Yes, they are very cute! But at times they look a little weird.

How many baby do dugongs have in a lifetime?

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five or six

What is a dugongs enemies?

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What do dugongs feel like?

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What are dugongs hunted for?

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Is a dugong nice?

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Why is a dugong endangered?

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the reasons they are endangered are

killed by boats, suffication of nets, lost of habitat and eatble flesh