broadcast spawning involves ___ and ____ being released into the water by male and female organisms
eggs and sperm
it is a common misconception that these animals are crabs, while they are really more closely related to arachnids (i.e. spiders and scorpions)
what are horseshoe crabs?
this broadcast spawner is a bony fish and loves to eat coral!
what is a parrot fish?
while most corals reproduce through sexual reproduction, some use this other type of reproduction
What is asexual reproduction?
there is a lifesize model of this huge animal in the Great Hall
what is a blue whale
broadcast spawning is a form of _____ ______ reproduction
external sexual
many crab species are found in these habitats which are above sea level at low tide and submerged with water at low tide
what are intertidal zones?
these pointy echinoderms reproduce by broadcast spawning, have tube feet, and in abundance, are a serious threat to kelp forests
what are sea urchins
coral reefs have more of this than any other ecosystem on the planet
what is biodiversity?
although this bird is sadly extinct in the wild, the Aquarium is currently working to help restore the population of this CR species
what is the Guam Kingfisher?
this type of plankton only remains plankton for part of their lives
what is meroplankton?
this is an adaptation that fiddler crabs have that allows them to "swim"
what are paddle-shaped legs?
these echinoderms are nicknamed the "sea biscuit" and use broadcast spawning
what are sand dollars?
this group of scientists works on the restoration of coral reefs and breeds coral in their facilities
what is SECORE?
this sand tiger shark is 8 feet long and participated in a research project at the Molina Animal Care Center
who is Big Guy?
this type of organism has both male and female sexual organs
what is a hermaphrodite
this is the reason it is important for crabs to molt their exoskeletons
how do crabs accommodate for the growth of their bodies
these organisms lack a heart, brain, and lungs, and use broadcast spawning to reproduce
what are sea jellies?
these are some ways that corals and their habitats are threatened
right!
this is the Aquarium's mission statement
what is "To instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems"?
this two-syllable word is used to describe animals that attach themselves to the ocean floor and are immobile
what are sessile animals?
this term means having "two different forms" and occurs when two sexes of the same species exhibit different characteristics beyond their reproductive organs
what is sexual dimorphism
this species of sea star uses broadcast spawning to reproduce and is the second leading cause of coral colony destruction in the Indo Pacific after ocean acidification
what is the crown of thorns sea star?
these are steps we can take to protect corals and their habitats
correct!
this was the first animal at the Aquarium?
who was Topaz the cat?