Cnidaria
Are cnidarians herbivores or carnivores
carnivores
What does invertebrate mean?
It means that the organism does not have a spine or backbone
Largest animal in the world/ocean
Blue whale
What part of the wave is also known as the “peak?”
The top of the wave or the highest point above the rest of the wave
What body structure do crustaceans have for protection
Exoskeleton or a shell
Name the two species of cnidaria that I brought into class
Box jellyfish and upside down jellyfish
What group of animals lack true tissues?
Sponges
what is the largest living fish
Whale shark
What causes tides?
The gravitational pull of the moon
What defense mechanism do brittle stars use if grabbed by a predator
They can detach their arms
What was the only thing researchers could find that could cause corals to turn white?
Warming water temperatures
What method do sponges use to eat?
filter feeding
What college did Ms. Griffay attend?
University of Southern California
What is a gyre in the ocean?
Larger, circular loop of moving water in the ocean
what class do squids, octopus, and cuttle fish all share
Cephalopods
What are the stinging cells found on cnidaria called?
Nematocysts
Name one annelida that I have brought into class
fire worm
What is the name of the company Clara works for?
Kupu
Name two adaptations of deep sea creatures
-Bioluminescence
-Counter-illumination
-lures
-Big eyes
-Tubular eyes
What is harvested from horse shoe crabs to use in pharmaceuticals
Name the two body forms cnidarian can be
Medusa: Swims through the water (jellyfish)
Polyp: Attached to the surface (Sea anemones and coral)
Name all three phylums of worms
Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida
What does NOAA stand for?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
What is the difference between onshore and offshore winds
Onshore winds: Wind blowing FROM sea and TOWARDS the land
Offshore: Wind blowing FROM the land and TOWARDS to sea (best for surfing)
What do echinoderms use to move (urchins, seastars..)
tube feet