It adapts itself to look like rocks as a protection device against predators.
Scorpion fish also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators. The scorpion fish is a very dominant predator in it's environment, and therefore the scorpion fish has very few natural Overview of Physical and Behavioral Adaptations: Adaptations are any behavioral or physical characteristics of an animal that help it to survive in its environment. These characteristics fall into three main categories: body parts, body coverings, and behaviors. Any or all of these types of adaptations play a critical role in the survival of an animal. Other adaptations are behavioral. Behavioral adaptations are the things organisms do to survive. For example, bird calls and migration are behavioral adaptations. Adaptations are the result of evolution. Evolution is a change in a species over long periods of time. Scorpion fish are kept in tanks by numerous people because of their interesting appearance and behaviour. The body of the scorpion fish is often cover in feathery fins that help the scorpion fish to camouflage itself into the surrounding coral. The scorpion fish is most closely related to the lionfish and is most commonly found in the Indian and South Pacific oceans. There are more than 200 recognised species of scorpion fish, hiding amongst the ocean reefs and in artificial aquariums around the world. Scorpion fish are also able to ambush their prey from this position and often catch small fish by surprise. Scorpion fish are omnivorous fish and hunt small fish, crustaceans and snails on the coral reefs. Scorpion fish are able to stun their prey with their venom before eating it. Scorpion fish use venom in its dorsal fin to protect itself from predators. It also uses its large mouth which has teeth to catch its prey and also protect itself. Scorpion fish have several adaptations that suit a great adaptor to the ocean. The scorpion fish lives most on reefs and rocks. It adapts itself to look like rocks as a protection device against predators. Its stays mostly on the bottom of the ocean so that it won't use its energy swimming around.
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