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Scientists use scars to identify manatees. Scientists draw and photograph the unique pattern of scars and mutilations on a manatee's trunk and tail fluke to identify manatees over time. In Florida, the scars are primarily a result of encounters with boats; however, entanglements in fishing gear, cold stress lesions, and fungal infections also can cause scarring. 1. Click to open the template. 2. Observe manatee A on the screen. 3. Draw the scars that you see. 4. Look at the scar sheet. Circle your prediction with the green . 5. Repeat for manatees B - F. 6. Go back to A. Circle the correct answer with the blue . 7. Repeat for manatees B - F. 8. Move to slide 7. Fill in the chart. 9. Use the to record an analysis of your success identifying manatees. 10. Click the green to save.