Marine Vertebrates
Sharks, rays, and skates belong to this group of fish
cartilaginous fish
all interacting populations in an area is known as a what?
a community
the area between the highest high tide and the lowest low tide is known as what?
The intertidal zone
this zone has little to no sunlight for photosynthesis
aphotic zone
These type of fish are the largest vertebrate group
bony fish
This marine mammal adaptation provides insulation and energy storage
blubber
When organisms use the same limited resource we call this what?
competition
Intertidal habitats where sediment is constantly moved by waves and swash is known as what?
sandy beach
organisms associated with the bottom of the ocean are known as what?
benthic
In sharks, this mode of reproduction involves the young developing inside the mother's placenta and the babies are born live.
viviparous
Which group of marine vertebrates are ectothermic, meaning body temperature depends heavily on environmental heat.
reptiles
A species that is abundant organisms and creates or define habitat.
foundation species
________ form where fine sediments settle in quieter water.
mudflats
Where do coral reefs thrive? (2 areas)
tropical or subtropical waters
An organism’s role, resources, conditions, and interactions is called what?
niche
List three pinnipeds
seals, sea lions, and walruses
When one species benefits and the other is not strongly affected we call this what?
Commensalism
Organisms _______ on the shore are exposed to air _________ and must tolerate stress.
higher, longer
a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater mixes with seawater is known as what?
estuary
______ are salt tolerant trees and shrubs in tropical and subtropical coasts
mangroves
In sharks, this mode of reproduction involves eggs incubating and hatching inside the mother's body and babies are born live
ovoviviparous
When species divide resources by space, time, food type, or behavior, we call this what?
resource partitioning
The ________ zone is below the low-tide line, so it remains underwater.
subtidal
List three unique adaptations of mangroves
salt tolerance, root structure, and habitat engineering
Underwater meadows of flowering plants rooted in sediment are known as what?
Seagrass beds