Seahorses are not the same type of animals as what is commonly known as "horses", but are a special species of fish. The scientific name of seahorse is Hippocampus, which is a unique type of fish in the ocean.
The following is a detailed introduction to seahorses:
Morphological characteristics: Seahorses have a unique body shape, with a vertical body, a head similar to a horse's head, and a tail curled like a horse's hooves. The body is covered with bony plates instead of scales. They cannot swim very fast, but use the dorsal and pectoral fins on their backs to stabilize themselves, and they can even use their tails to grab water plants.
Living habits: Seahorses are benthic organisms. They usually live in shallow waters, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, etc., and often swim slowly and live around aquatic plants or zooplankton.
Reproduction: Seahorses also reproduce differently from other fish. The male seahorse will hatch into young seahorses during the incubation process. Once the young seahorse is strong enough, it will use its tail to grab onto seaweed or other anchors while the adult seahorse moves away.
Conservation status: Seahorses currently face serious threats, mainly due to habitat destruction and commercial fishing for their use in traditional Chinese medicine. As a result, seahorses have been classified as a threatened species and are protected globally.
To sum up, the seahorse is a unique fish. Its unique shape and living habits make it a favorite object of many people, but it also faces major conservation challenges.
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