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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Scintillating Sea Creatures mentioned in the newscard
Mains level: NA
Why in the News?
“Scintillating” means sparkling or shining brightly, often used metaphorically to describe something lively, exciting, or brilliantly clever.
Species | Description | Notable Features | IUCN Status |
Seahorses | Small, dragon-like creatures inhabiting tropical seas. |
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Status: Near Threatened |
Mantis Shrimp
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Colorful crustaceans found in tropical waters, known for hunting prowess. |
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Status: Least Concerned |
Octopus | Highly intelligent marine creatures with a wise demeanor. |
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Status: Least Concerned
Recently, marine scientists have discovered a new Octopus nursery off the coast of Costa Rica. |
Starfish | Also known as sea stars, possess remarkable regenerative abilities.
Starfish have two stomachs – the pyloric and the cardiac stomach. |
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Status: The Sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) is Critically Endangered. |
Hermit Crabs | Resourceful creatures use discarded shells for shelter. |
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PYQ:[2013] Consider the following animals
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
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