coral reefs
Coral reefs are located along this line of latitude
What is the Equator
Corals belong to this kingdom
Animal is
The Great Barrier Reef is found along the northeastern coast of this country
Australia
Echinoderms move using what system?
Water vascular system
How many species of sea turtle exist on Earth today?
7
Coral reefs are found in this type of water
Warm and shallow
Hard corals form this
Shells
The reef has suffered 3 major bleaching events. What is the major environmental cause for bleaching events?
Warming ocean temperatures
These fish are always yellow, white and black
Butterfly fish
What determines the gender of a baby sea turtle?
Temperature
Why are coral reefs referred to as the rainforests of the ocean?
They have the most biodiversity
Corals have these parts which sting their prey
Tentacles
What does COTS stand for?
Crown of Thorns Seastar
These fish are considered ecosystem engineers because they contribute sand to the beaches
Parrotfish
The back or dorsal side of the sea turtles shell is called the
Carapace
What is each coral animal called?
Polyps
This center jelly like layer holds the 2 tissue layers together
Mesoglea
How are scientists trying to reduce the population of CoTS?
By injecting them with chemicals that kill them
These fish have barbs on either side of their tail that they use for defense
Surgeonfish aka Blue Tang
Sea turtles navigate back to the beach where they hatched by using what?
Magnetic particles in their brain that act as a compass
Corals have a symbiotic relationship with this algae
Zooxanthellae
These stinging cells are also found in sea jellies and anemones
Nematocysts
What are the TWO reasons for CoTS population explosions?
Overfishing the predators and too much algae to feed the larva
These are some of the only fish that can eat CoTS
Triggerfish
What change did buildings along the Florida shore have to make to increase the survival of hatchlings?
Change external white lights to amber or red lights