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Click image to see larger image	White leafy seadragon
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Observations	This white leafy seadragon looks like a piece of seaweed floating in the ocean.
Explanations	This seadragon is white with a light pattern. It has a snout (right end) and the back end is to the left. Seadragons can't hold onto sea plants like seahorses can. It has some fins along its back that it uses to propel itself and move around in the water. The leafy parts are only used to blend in and look like seaweed.
California Standards	Know animals use plants for shelter
National Standards	Basic needs Structure and function
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Animals two by two
Related Sets	Comparing seahorses and seadragons
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Authors	Wendy Rathey None None
Publisher	None Jan 01 2006

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.