Chapter 1.3 Beyond Your Back Yard Flashcards
Organisms that are active during the day are ___
DIURNAL
Animals that live in trees, like squirrels and birds, have ______ habitats
ARBOREAL
Organisms that are active during the night are ______
NOCTURNAL
Some organisms go inactive or in _____ states to help them conserve energy.
DORMANT
Water environments are called _____
AQUATIC
Ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams are ________ environments.
FRESHWATER
The term _______ refers to environments in the seas and oceans, which contain salt water.
MARINE
The ______ zone is the area between the highest and lowest points that the tide reaches.
INTERTIDAL
Collections of salt water and sea life that could not escape when the tide went out are called ______
TIDE POOLS
_____ are some of the liveliest places in the ocean, with many unique and colorful species not found anywhere else.
CORAL REEFS
Animals that feed on dead organisms are called __________
SCAVENGERS
The environment found near hot springs in the ocean floor are called ______
THERMAL VENTS