Kelp Flashcards
1
Q
Where can they grow?
A
Cold rocky areas
-North America, North euoupe, south America, South Alstuilia
2
Q
Parts of kelp
A
Blade-leaf terminal blade-last leaf canopy- part that floats at the surface stripe- stem Floats- gas pockets (pneumatocysts) holdfast- holds rocks
3
Q
Productivity
A
Incredibly productive
Eaten by detritovores
4
Q
Urchins vs kelp vs Otters
A
Otters eat urchins eat kelp
otters regulate kelp death and are a key stone species
5
Q
Relationship between kelp and disturbance
A
With out disturbance kelp forests will become blanketed by the same type of short kelp
6
Q
Why are lobsters not key stone species
A
They dont eat enough urchins
