Behavior
Since the Weedy Sea Dragon doesn’t have a prehensile tail they aren’t able to anchor. These seahorses move very slowly in the water. They try to still to slow moving water so they can save energy and remain in control.
Diet /Feeding
Plankton, small shrimp, and various forms of crustaceans are the diet for the Weedy Sea Dragon. They often have to look in small crevices and other out of the way places for their food. Since these seahorses do blend into the surroundings so well though it is easy for them to catch prey off guard.
All prey is swallowed whole through their snout and down a pipe. They don’t have a digestive system which is why they eat often and they eat slowly. They can only consume food that is the size of their snout or smaller. As various types of prey get larger they will have to be passed over.
(source:google/http://www.seahorseworlds.com/)
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