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Animals
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Hippocampus is the Latin name for which marine creature?
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Whale
Quiz Options
- Whale
- Dolphin
- Seahorse
- Octopus
Explanation & Context
The name is derived from the Ancient Greek words *hippos* meaning "horse" and *kampos* meaning "sea monster." These fish are so named because their heads resembles that of a terrestrial horse.
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