The Superior Sea Anemone
By: Ally Green
Introduction
Looking in the tropical waters of Australia there on the ocean floor is a bright sea anemone. Native to the Great Barrier Reef, this spectacular organism is attached to a hard surface. The colorful sea anemone has a unique diet, a beautiful appearance, and an interesting habitat.
Diet
Glancing down at the eye catching animal called the sea anemone I can make out that it has electric tentacles which sting its prey. This amazing organism has a very limited diet. Usually, catching food in the depths of the ocean can get pretty aggressive but not for this astonishing creature. Small fish, shrimp, and snails are what's on the menu for the sea anemone. However, this animal is not one to be eaten by other animals. Its stinging tentacles make many other creatures avoid the sea anemone. By obtaining food this interesting animal electrocutes its prey. They have a thread like structure, which usually have sharp spines. Experts can agree that the sea anemone has a very compact diet and amazing tentacles that sway with the ocean breeze.
Appearance
Although this unique underwater specie is very dangerous to small animals its incredible appearance makes up for it. Specific species of the sea anemone have magnificent tentacles that glow in the dark! It has eye popping neon color and a circular body structure. Usually they are one to six inches across and the largest specie of sea anemones are the Stichodactyla. Have you ever heard of the terrestrial anemone flower? Well this bright sea creature is named after this delightful anemone flower. They both have “tentacles” and are both very colorful.This multi-colored animal is normally yellow, blue, or green. Their interesting tentacles usually come in multiples of six. As you can see this slimy sea creature is very colorful with an unique body structure.
Habitat
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Spotted in mostly tropical waters.
Experts can agree that the sea anemone is extremely colorful.
Amazing predators. They can catch their prey with their electric tentacles.
About 1,300 sea anemone species in the world.
Named after the terrestrial anemone flower.
Extremely fascinating. Their tentacles glow in the dark!
Most largest sea anemone species is called the Stichodactyla.
On top of hard surfaces.
Normally, their tentacles come in multiples of six.
Even sea anemones reproduce.
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Chef's Corner
Tim Tams
By: Ally Green
About:
Tim tams are a delicious snack from Australia. It is one of many kinds of biscuits and are made by the Australian food company called Arnott’s. It is composed of two layers of chocolate malted biscuit, separated by a thin layer of chocolate cream.
History:
This amazing treat was first introduced on February 16, 1964. It was first created by Ian Norris who was the director of the food technology at Arnott’s in 1958. For his inspiration he went to britain and found the Penguin biscuit. This magnificent food was named by Ross Arnott.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam
Recipe:
Step 1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
Step 2. Place flour, sugar and cocoa in a bowl and mix together. Add eggs, vanilla and butter and whisk until combined. Place 4-5 tablespoons of brownie mixture into the tray and spread to cover the base.
Step 3. Place 2 rows of 5 Tim Tams on top of the brownie mixture. Pour remaining mixture into the tin and smooth over to cover the Tim Tams.
Step 4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly baked through. Cool and cut into squares or fingers and serve.
Source: kidspot.com.au/best-recipes/Cakes-and-Baking+20/Tim-Tam-brownies-recipe+5413.htm
Ingredients:
3/4 cup (120g) self-raising flour, sifted
1 1/4 cups (285g) white sugar
1/2 cup cocoa, sifted
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup (180g) butter
1 pkt (200g) Tim Tams
Source:
kidspot.com.au/best-recipes/Cakes-and-Baking+20/Tim-Tam-brownies-recipe+5413.htm