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Piranhas
Piranhas are meat-eating freshwater fish. They are native to the rivers of South America.
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No, piranhas are not amphibians. Piranhas are actually freshwater fish belonging to the family Characidae. Amphibians are a separate class of animals that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Amphibians are characterized by their ability to live both in water and on land, as well as their unique life cycle involving metamorphosis.
How long does a piranhas it take to eat a person?
There is no specific timeframe as it would depend on the number of piranhas and the size of the prey. In general, if a group of piranhas were attacking a person, it could happen relatively quickly due to their sharp teeth and aggressive feeding behavior.
What are the behavior adaptations of the piranhas?
Piranhas have sharp teeth for feeding on other fish, but they also exhibit cooperative hunting behavior where they work together in groups to surround and attack their prey. They are known for their aggressive feeding habits and quick response to vibrations in the water, which helps them sense and locate potential prey items. Additionally, piranhas are social fish that exhibit schooling behavior for protection and communication.
What are some abiotic and biotic factors that affect the piranha?
Abiotic factors that affect piranhas include water temperature, pH levels, and oxygen levels. Biotic factors include the availability of prey, competition with other fish species, and presence of predators.
Piranhas are primarily carnivorous fish, feeding on other fish, insects, and small animals. However, they may also consume plant material or fruits as part of their diet, making them opportunistic omnivores.
Where can you find a piranha food chain. Or a food chain with a piranha in it?
In the Amazon rainforest, piranhas are an important part of the food chain. They typically feed on smaller fish, insects, crustaceans, and even other piranhas. Predators of piranhas include birds of prey, caimans, and larger predators like jaguars.
How many people are killed because of abuse?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Globally, an estimated 137 women are killed by a partner or family member every day.
How many people were killed by the KKK?
I'll divide the answer into several sections
Reconstruction 1st Klan (1865-1877)
1500 estimated by the Tuskegee Institute
1200 blacks 300 whites
100-200 killed in South Carolina
150 Florida
The rest mostly killed during black voting in Louisiana in the 1868 US Presidential Election
The Klan was also partially involved in the Colfax Massacre
Nadir 2nd Klan ( 1915 - 1944)
416
Klan was frequently involved in lynchings, killed mostly blacks in this era
Murdered Blacks returning from WW1
Killed Leo Frank (Jewish White)
Killed 6 blacks attempting to vote in Orange County Florida
Civil Rights 3rd Klan (1954-1968)
15 people (13 black)
These murders are well known and include, but are not limited to
1963 murder Medgar Evers
1963 16th street baptist church bombing
1964 Mississippi Burning
1965 Viola Luizo Shooting
1966 Vernon Dahmer Killing
Many of these murders were prosecuted ... in the 90s and 2000s
David Duke 4th Klan
1979 Greensboro Massacre 5 killed
5th Klan
1981 Lynching Michael Donald
Klan member electrocuted
Total 1937
Note these are only those killed. Hundreds of thousands of people were injured or intimidated by the Klan
+ Although the Klan hadn't been formed, Nathan Bedford Forrest, leader of the first Klan committed this atrocity
Fort Pillow Massacre 1864 277 blacks
What is the scientific name for a Piranha?
The scientific name for the piranha is Pygocentrus nattereri .it means piro eater from the latin word pero
Piranhas do not have flippers they have fins, gills etc. They have the same features as all other fish.
How does a piranha adapt to its environment?
by swimming in the ocean and eating and to defend them selfs they attack with their teeth
Do piranha live in the Philippines?
No. Other than their accidental or deliberate release by humans, piranha are found only in South America. There is also a related indigenous species called the pacu.
What does the southern american piranha look like?
It looks like a Mexican only cleaner and more well dressed. And it can support a family. Hope this helps.
