Twins carlos and miguel received bulldog puppies from the same litter for their birthday. their parents thought they would be learning responsibility by caring for the dogs. both boys fed and played with their dogs every afternoon; they dogs slept by their beds each night. when baseball season started, carlos had practice five days a week. although he still took good care of his dog, he was not able to run and play with the dog as much as he had before baseball season. when the dogs went to the vet for a check-up, the vet told the boys that miguel's dog was in great shape but carlos' dog had grown a bit too heavy.

Hunting in the darksome fish rely on senses beyond sight. in the darkness of the marianas trench, a fish called the rattail has an extremely sensitive sense of smell. the fish uses scent, rather than sight, to steer toward food. once it's near food, the rattail uses a special organ on the bottom of its chin to guide itself by feel.marine snowone staple of the deep sea diet is "marine snow," flakes of organic, edible substances that sink down from the upper ocean. animals at the ocean's bottom find sustenance in everything from the bodies of dead creatures to fecal matter. marine snow is diverse enough to support numerous species. for instance, several species of snails and worms feed exclusively on deceased whales.microorganismsthe deep sea is an intricate ecosystem, and even the ocean floor itself plays a part. hydrothermal vents are cracks in the sea floor where erupting magma mixes with ocean water to produce plumes of hot, sulfur-rich chemicals. some microbes can use these chemicals for energy, sustaining their existence and that of the animals who depend on their roles in the deep sea food chain.