Classifying Organisms
Carl Linnaeus classification system is called
Linnean classification system
Multicellular ans autotrophic
photosynthetic plankton
phytoplankton
a fish is shaped for
where it lives and how it feeds
federal act that protects endangered animals
Single - celled organisms
bacteria
multicellular and heterotrophic
animals
A form of algae growing along rocky coastlines
kelp
mouth shape is adapted for
what a fish eats
shark denticles are
tiny flat V-shaped scales, called dermal denticles, that are more like teeth than fish scales. These denticles decrease drag and turbulence, allowing the shark to swim faster and more quietly.
Organisms ranging from diatoms to seaweeds
chromists
plays a vital role in oxygenating the oceans
ocean plants
Gets unique coloration from phycoerythrin
red algae
general form of a fish is
smooth, elongated with a tail
flounder are flat fish with their mouth oriented flat and downward. How do they feed?
bottom feeder
rely on breaking down organic material
fungi
lives near the surface of the water
floating plants
A rooted marine plant
seagrass
examples of fish using their form are
“Flying”, swimming, jumping
The spotted sea trout has a mouth oriented upward. Where do they feed?
high up in the water column
Colonial animal that resembles a plant
bryozoan
Single - celled organisms including amoebae
protozoans
a type of floating ocean plant
sargassum
leading cause of shark endangerment
overfishing; bycatch
types of movement generated by caudal fins
body and tail are main forces; fins are main forces