arctic fox + arctic moss
what is the arctic moss also called?
trophic level of the Orca
Tertiary
what was the name of the shrimp in the video?
Ariana!
the arctic is warm compared to SOME other biomes
FALSE! it is the coldest biome
why do the arctic moss collect nutrients?
so they can be quickly replenished next spring
name 2 out of the 3 tertiary consumers shown in the food web
- orca
- polar bear
- arctic wolf
what relationship is between the shrimp and isopod parasite?
parasitism (+/-)
mining is something that doesn't affect the arctic directly but towards nearby biomes
FALSE!
why does the arctic moss have tiny leaves?
to have strong defense against winds
name 3 primary producer in the food web
- arctic willow
- caribou moss
- lichen
- phytoplankton
which organism is the parasite, and which organism is the host?
isopod - parasite
shrimp - host
Tunturi is a scottish word
FALSE! it is Finnish
why are the arctic foxes eyes not quite center yet not on the sides of its head?
It isn't an apex predator, which means its still hunted, but they hunt other animals and eat berries as an omnivore.
name 2 animals of different trophic levels the polar bear hunts
- caribou
- ringed seal
what type of parasite is the isopod?
a) protozoa
b) blood-sucking
blood-sucking
The permafrost is melting because unpredictable climate change
TRUE!
what chemical changes in the arctic fox that causes its coat to change colour?
Hormonal changes trigger its shedding response in seasons.
what is the microbiont's purpose in the arctic?
as a decomposer, it recycles the left over dead or decaying waste. It uses it for nutrition through extra-cellular digestion. It is a part of lichen which means it has the role to find a good habitat too.
what is the scientific name of the isopod parasite?
orthion graffinis
Plants grow with the same adaptations as all plants in other biomes
FALSE! they are short in size and huddle like animals when growing