Mono Lake
What kind of lake is Mono Lake?
Salt lake, Brine water
Name two species of Isopods.
Pill bugs and Sow bugs.
Are Brine Shrimp transparent?
yes
What is an organism?
any living thing
What kind of soil conditions do isopods prefer?
Name an animal that lives or stays at Mono Lake
brine shrimp, coyotes, birds, brine flies, bacteria
How many sets of legs do isopods have?
seven
What are the Brine Shrimp's legs used for?
swimming and eating
what is a producer?
an organism that produces its own food, algae
dark
What animals stops at Mono Lake to eat before migrating south?
Birds
How does a pill bug defend itself from other organisms?
It rolls into a ball to protect itself.
What is another name for brine shrimp?
sea monkeys
What is a consumer?
an organism that consumes another organism for energy and food, shrimp, flies, birds, coyote
How much salinity do brine shrimp prefer?
not too much or none, about 2-4 scoops/cup
What state is Mono Lake in?
California
How does a Sow bug defend itself?
They run off because they're super fast!
How big can Brine Shrimp grow?
1 cm long
What is a decomposer?
bacteria, turns dead matter back into chemicals
Describe the term Range of Tolerance
the varying conditions of one environment factor in which an organism can survive
Describe the impact on the Mono Lake ecosystem after the city of L.A. began to pump water from it.
The level water dropped, which caused the salinity levels to rise. The Brine Shrimp did not hatch and it caused the birds to have less food. Also, they water level dropped so much that the coyotes had an easy time getting to the birds nests.
How do Isopods breathe? What structures do they have?
They have gill like structures that are located on the back abdomen.
How long can Brine Shrimp eggs stay dormant?
three years.
What is a habitat?
home/ environment for living things
Why is variation in population beneficial (good)?
helps species survive and adapt