are sea scorpions still alive?
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Although the sea scorpion is extinct, it still has a number of modern day relatives. As the name suggests, today's scorpions are their descendants.
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No living crocodylians (alligators, crocodiles and kin) can live out at sea. Some species, such as the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, and the American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, live in estuaries and may be found swimming out at sea, but they can't live out there in the way that a marine turtle can.
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Whip scorpions are arachnids that have a similar appearance to true scorpions, but do not possess a venomous sting. While they are not venomous, they can spray an acidic mix that has a vinegar-like smell. Because of this, they are often called vinegarroons in the Southwestern United States.
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But could megalodon still exist? 'No. It's definitely not alive in the deep oceans, despite what the Discovery Channel has said in the past,' notes Emma. 'If an animal as big as megalodon still lived in the oceans we would know about it.
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Water boatmen and water scorpions are true bugs that live in water. Their legs are used as paddles to move through water.
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when we were in sea world were were able to touch the sting rays there so i would imagine the stinging effect had been taken care off. enjoy your trip. over a year ago. Yes they do very safe to swim with them.
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The Saltwater Arrow Crab is a hardy and long living crab that like to be on rocks and scavenges for food. Supplementing food for them is a good idea. ... The Arrow Crab is a fantastic scavengers which are highly sought after for their diet of Bristle Worms and Flat Worms.
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Sea turtles are long-lived species, and do not reach sexual maturity until about 20-30 years of age. Through a new methodology called “skeletochronology”, scientists have found that green sea turtles can live to be approximately 80 years old.
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Some live on soft coral or among seagrasses as well. Pygmy seahorses live in larger groups than other seahorse species, gathering in numbers of up to 20 adults.
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Although the creatures can't survive out of the water, they can sting bodies within - leaving victims with an itchy rash. The name is not entirely accurate - the tiny creatures aren't actually sea lice at all, which are a type of crustacean that often (and only) parasitise marine fish, and are not dangerous to humans.
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Presently, there are 1,200 known species of scorpions in the world—and all of these scorpions are dangerous to some degree. Among types of scorpions, the smaller species are often more venomous—larger scorpions compensate by appearing more formidable to potential predators.
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Current status. While the F/V Maverick is no longer on Deadliest Catch, she is still fishing with owners Rick and Donna Quashnick. The F/V Maverick's homeport is Astoria, Oregon. ... After the 2006 king crab season was over, Painter gave the Maverick back to Rick and Donna Quashnick.
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Only about 25 of the 1,500 known species of scorpions can deliver stings that are fatal to humans. And most of these potentially lethal scorpions can't kill healthy adults, although their neurotoxins can cause such troubling symptoms as convulsions and shortness of breath.
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The Knysna seahorse is not exploited for traditional medicines. However, according to the IUCN's red data book, they are listed as the most endangered seahorse in the world. The reason for this is primarily due to their exceptionally limited distribution range as they are endemic to a few southern Cape estuaries.
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A large, almost-blind shark that lives in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans is officially the world's longest-living vertebrate, scientists say. ... Adult Greenland sharks have been measured at more than 6 metres long — and researchers think that they could grow even longer.
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These tiny pincers allow them to grip onto rough surfaces. Remember, in nature, scorpions prefer to climb around in rocks and on trees. However, they can also climb the walls of your home if there is sufficient rough surface for them to grip. Scorpions are not capable of climbing glass or even smooth metal.
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All but one species thrive in marine (i.e., saltwater) environments. Seahorses are primarily marine fish, although a few species have been found living in brackish rivers. The seahorse occasionally sold as “freshwater seahorses” are actually freshwater pipefish.