Red Mangroves
Black Mangroves
White Mangroves
Coral reef
Rocky Shore and Sandy Shore
100
What is the name given to the tiny openings on the roots of the red mangrove?
lenticels
100
What type of roots are found on the black mangrove?
pneumatophores
100
Describe the leaf of the white mangrove.
Rounded tips.
100
What is the name of the algae that lives on the coral reef?
zooxanthellae
100
Which zone of the sandyshore is always experiencing wave action?
Intertidal Zone
200
What are baby red mangroves called.
Propagules
200
How do the black mangroves cope with excess salt?
They excrete salt on the upper surface of their leaves.
200
What is the function of the nectaries on the white mangrove?
To secrete sugar.
200
What word is used to describe the mutual relationship between the algae and the coral?
Symbiotic
200
This mollusc seen here, has a hard shell that helps it to withstand waves.
Chiton
300
What do we call red mangrove roots?
Prop roots
300
What is found on the back of a black mangrove's leaf?
Salt
300
White mangroves have a symbiotic relationship with what insect?
Ant
300
How does the organism below adapt to life in the coral reef?
Camouflage to hide their location, movement and identity. To ambush prey or hide from predators. Large mouths to swallow prey whole.
300
In the seashore ecosystems organisms are exposed to fluctuating temperatures. How do they adapt?
Burrowing into cool sand
Cone-shaped shells reduces surface area exposed to the sun.
400
What are 2 conditions that mangroves must adapt to?
unstable soil
Salty
400
Why are the black mangroves characterized as being "black"?
The color of their barks
400
What is found in the "screws" of a white mangrove?
Sugar
400
Why are herbivores important to the coral reef?
They help to control the growth of algae which compete with corals for space on the reef.
400
Tell us 3 reasons why mangroves are so important
Protection from storms
Fish nurseries
Prevents erosion
Recreation
Education
Host of biodiversity
500
What is the name of the part of the leaf that reflects heat and reduces transpiration?
Waxy cuticle
500
What do the snorkel roots do for the mangroves?
Allow Gas Exchange ( allow the plant to breathe)
500
What is the color of the flowers found on the white mangroves?
White
500
Explain what happened to the coral reef pictured. What may have caused this?
Coral bleaching. Coral became stressed and expelled the zooxanthellae. Stress is caused when the water comes too warm.
500
Name 3 threats to mangroves
Coastal Development
Pollution
Storms
Invasive Species