Are Piranhas Bloodthirsty?

Piranha:

• Piranhas belong to the kingdom Animalia and phylum Chordata.
• Piranhas belong to the class Actinopterygii and order Characiformes.
• Piranhas are said to be as omnivorous in nature.
• They are found to be as a freshwater fish.
• On an average, piranhas can grow from 12 to 35 cm long depending upon their exact species. The largest species of piranha can grow up to 50 cm long.
• All piranha have a single common row of sharp teeth on both the side of their jaws.
• The individual structure of each tooth is given as a typically triangular in shape with pointed corner along with blade like ability.

Are Piranhas Bloodthirsty?

• There is a popular myth revolving around the piranhas and their aggressive nature.
• It is said that they are bloodthirsty creatures who are always ready to get the flesh out of its prey.
• The truth is that, piranhas are grouped animals that hunt in groups and are always ready to eat its prey if found any.
• Them being always ready to eat their prey can even consist of a human being if found in their territories.
• However, there are very small amounts of cases of fatal cases caused by piranhas to the humankind.
• The chances of minor injury such as on the hand or legs have advanced chances specially at a certain kind of time, like when the water level is low in the summer. They can cause some injury to fisherman if found near.

Fun Facts:

1. The teeth of piranha are said to very intense however they can be replaceable if necessary.
2. Many people take piranha as their pet animal.
3. Human uses the teeth of piranha to make the antiques.

True or False:

1. Piranhas are the fresh water fish.
2. Piranhas belong to the phylum Annelida.
3. Piranhas belong to the kingdom Animalia.
4. Piranhas are said to be carnivorous in nature.
5. Piranha has two line of teeth in each jaw.

Objective Quiz:

1. Piranha belongs to the phylum _______.
   1. Annelida.
   2. Chordata.
   3. Cnidaria.
   4. None of the above.
2. Piranha belongs to the kingdom _______.
   1. Animalia.
   2. Plantea.
   3. Both 1) and 2).
   4. None of the above.
3. Piranha are said to be ________ in nature.
   1. Carnivorous.
   2. Omnivorous.
   3. Herbivorous.
   4. None of the above.
4. The largest species of piranha can grow up to _______.
   1. Fifty centimetre.
   2. Thirty centimetre.
   3. Eighty centimetre.
   4. Twelve centimetre.
5. Piranhas have ______ of teeth on both of their jaws.
   1. Single row.
   2. Double row.
   3. Both 1) and 2).
   4. None of the above.