Ecosystems
How many ecosystems are in Lovers Key State Park?
5
What are the two biggest ingredients for a hurricane?
Water temperature and wind speed (shear)
What class of animals are dolphins in?
Mammals
Who were the first people to live on Lovers Key?
Calusa
How many islands make us Lovers Key State Park?
4 (Black Island, Inner Key, Long Key, and Lovers Key)
If you take away this type of animal, many species will be impacted. Hint: A gopher tortoise is one!
Keystone Species
How many catagories (levels of strength) are possible for hurricanes?
5
How old are horseshoe crabs?
450 million years old
What did concerned citizens stop Black Island from being turned into?
Development (Houses)
Do barrier islands shift over time?
Yes
What ecosystem do sea turtles typically nest in?
Beach/Dunes
During a hurricane, what causes tidal surge?
Wind
What type of birds nest on the beach?
Shorebird and seabirds
Before the road was built, how did people come to Lovers Key?
By boat
What are the three types of "-vores"?
Herbivore, carnivore and omnivore.
What ecosystem will you find a Gumbo Limbo tree?
Maritime Hammock
What type of plant helps protect land from shifting during a hurricane?
Mangroves
How many eggs does the average sea turtle lay in a single clutch?
60-120
What was Agustus Black running from when he came to Lovers Key?
Spanish Navy
How many miles of beach is there at Lovers Key State Park?
3 miles
Name the ecosystem most effected by the moon.
Marine/Intertidal
What is the minimum wind speed for a category 5 hurricane?
157 mph
How do roseate spoonbills get their color?
Shrimp, crabs, and crayfish (Crusteceans)
Who is the parks current manager?
Katie Moses
How manatees control their buoyancy?
Flatulance (Farts)