During our weekend break from classes we were assigned to look up information on ten organisms that we might find while we were in the British Virgin Islands and the study them so we’ll be able to identify them. Today we were given the task to write about a fish that left an imprint on us when we were studying them. I am choosing to write about the Moray Eel. Unfortunately we are only allowed to post pictures that we’ve taken ourselves so I can only described its unique body features and the way it lives. Moray Eel’s have a long sleek body with a single fin that stretches from the top of its head to its back, they use this fin to help them maneuver in the sea. They prefer to live somewhat isolated and in dark holes so they can sneak up on prey and will rarely leave this area. They constantly have their massive jaws open so they are able to pass water through their gills, but despite their mean appearance they’re actually quite docile and won’t attack unless provoked.
sources
http://www.marineparks.wa.gov.au/fun-facts/102-moray-eels.html
http://bioexpedition.com/moray-eel/
