Piranha

= ﻿Piranha  = = ** Piranha's are very interesting creatures. They are well-known for their razor sharp teeth and their ability to devour a carcus in a matter of seconds. This will really show you the wonders, mysteries and myths of one of the world's most horrifying creatures, the piranha. ** = == Scientific Classification:
 * Kindgom - Anamalia
 * Phylum - Chordata
 * Class - Actinopterygii
 * Order - Characiformes
 * Family - Characidae
 * Genus - Serrasalmus
 * Species - Characins

you could imagine they catch up to and capture their prey by using their speed. They also hop up out of water using their tails to do a powere slap under water lifting themselves up and out then they fall back in.
 * __How Piranha's Move__** is really interesting actually. They are very fast swimmers so as

__**Q&A's**__
 * Q:** How do Piranha's reproduce? How much do they reproduce at a time?
 * A:** Piranha's like almost all other fish reproduce by sperm and egg. So once the egg is fertilized the mother will lay the fertilized eggs. Piranha's reproduce 1-2 times per week. The eggs hatch after 2-3 days. 99% of eggs hatch and 92% survive. They lay 300-500 eggs at a time.


 * Q:** How and what do Piranha's eat?
 * A:** Piranha's eat and shred their prey with their long, sharp, triangular teeth. Their teeth on both jaws are razor sharp and the teeth are packed in tightly and interlocking. Piranha's eat smaller fish, crustaceans, aquatic plants, fruit, seeds, insects, lizards etc.


 * Q:** How long does it take for Piranha's to mature? How big do they get?
 * A:** On average it takes Piranha's 15 months to mature. They grow about 4 inces each 5 months. They on average grow out to be 12 inces. Some Piranha's have been reported to be up to be 18 inches long.

MORE INTERESTING INFO:
 * //__Piranha's Adapt By A Few Special Characteristics:__//**
 * 1) their tough, rugged skin (keeps predators from wanting to attack)
 * 2) sense of smell (helps them to hunt down and locate their prey)
 * 3) fast speed (helps the to escape their predators)
 * total number of piranha species is unknown but experts estimate for their to be 30-60 different species
 * piranhas can devour a human or cattle carcus in a matter of seconds
 * By: Mia McGuin =D**