Adaptations
What word would you use if an animal has a structural adaptation of having two shell?
Bivalve
Why do lobsters migrate to California?
To lay their eggs
What is a type of algae
Plankton
Orcas are also called…
Killer whales
Is there cartilage in an orca’s fin?
No
What structural adaptation helps most underwater animals breath?
Gills
Two types of animals that camouflage are the…
Great White Shark and a the of octopus
How are coral reefs made?
Small pieces of coral called polyps come together to form a coral reef
What is one thing an orca eats?
Fish, mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles (you only need to say one of these to get the points)
What does a rift community mean?
A group of people that discover what’s underwater
The Angler fish uses light as it’s adaptation to do what?
To make it seem like it’s small but it’s not
A group of fish separated perfectly is called a …?
School of fish
Where are fringing reefs found?
Directly seaward from shore
How much do male orca’s weigh?
5 tons (approx)
How many unknown marine species are there?
2 million
Two animals that use light as their adaptations are…
the deep sea fish & Angler fish?
True or False: Marine animals camouflage to ONLY hide from predators?
False
How do Algae make food.
Using the sunlight
How tall are male orcas in length?
26ft (8 meters approx)
How many known species of marine animals are there?
228,450
Bioluminescence means
What is an animals that produces light
A special type of octopus can camouflage by changing colors and…
Textures
A barrier reef is separated by…
What is a lagoon, or any body of water?
What 3 parts of an orca are similar to humans?
Lungs, kidney, and brain
What does echolocation mean?
It means an animals memorizes the shape of a habitat