Strange creature

Named after the monsters of Chinese mythology, Leafy seadragons (Phycodurus eques) take after a bit of floating kelp as they buoy in the ocean growth filled water. The Leafy seadragon, with green, orange and gold shades along its body, is secured with leaf-like extremities, making it amazingly covered. Just the rippling of little blades or the moving of a freely swiveling eye, uncovers its vicinity.

Like the seahorse, the male seadragon conveys upwards of 150-200 eggs. Subsequent to being saved by the female, the eggs are conveyed in the honeycomb-molded territory (known as the brood patch) under the male's tail for around eight weeks. Seadragons have no teeth or stomach and bolster only on mysidopsis shrimp. Known as "Australian seahorses" in Australia, they are found in quiet, icy water that is roughly 50-54° F (10-12° C). Verdant seadragons have been ensured by the South Australian government since 198