BOP
estuaries
because they have two shells
oyster anatomy
What do oysters eat in the wild?
algae and zooplankton
A place where a river meets the ocean.
hinge
Why did we choose to make a model?
Nathaniel suggested it.
What do we feed the oysters in our classroom?
algae
Describe the water found in an estuary.
The water is brackish (mixture of salt and fresh water).
What is one job of the gills?
to bring in food, to take in oxygen from the water
Why do scientists make models?
to help them understand science concepts
Why do we need to check the oxygen levels in our tanks?
to make sure there is enough oxygen in the water for the oysters to survive
a large group of oysters living together in the estuary
Which organ is responsible for storing and eliminating waste?
intestine
Where did we learn about oyster anatomy?
using the internet
What is the name of the Shrek-like organism that is growing on some of our oyster shells?
sea squirt
Why is the Billion Oyster Project restoring oyster reef to the NYC harbor?
to protect our shorelines from storms and to make our water cleaner
What is the job of the adductor muscle?
it opens and closes the shell
What materials did we use to create our project?
cardboard, paint, tinsel, paper, markers
What is salinity?
the amount of salt in water