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What is the state marine fish of California?
Garabaldi
what is the mola mola sunfish's general species
sunfish
Where does photosynthesis happen in kelp?
In the blades.
What is a seaweed
ALGAE!
What is my favorite animal?
a sea otter
Where do garibaldi fish live
in Southern California
What do sea urchis do?
Sea urchins eat kelp
name 1 part of kelp
blade, holdfasts, air bladders, and stipes
name 1 part of kelp
stipe, blade, holdfast, air bladders
how many layers of fur does a sea otter have
Their coat has two layers
What birds live around kelp forests? name one
Birds like herons, egrets, and terns.
What animal is a keystone species
Sea otters are a keystone species
kelp has no true what?
Either: leaves, roots, or flowers
A kelp consists of four basic parts, what are they?
a blade, an air bladder, a holdfast, and a stipe
Why were sea otters once hunted to near extinction?
because of their thick fur
What animal moves with tube feet.
A sea urchin
what special characteristic does a baby garibaldi have?
blue spots
how tall can a kelp grow to be?
165 feet tall
How many inches a day can a kelp grow?
20 inches
What Does a sea urchin do that could hurt a kelp forest?
Overgraze
What fish is approximately 14 inches in length.
A garibaldi
The kelp crab uses what as shell decor to hide from predators
dead kelp fronts and blades
What is Giant kelp's biggest threat?
Overgrazing by sea urchins.
How long can kelp live?
7 years
How deep can sea otters dive to?
250 feet deep