Kelp Forests And Coral Reefs Flashcards
Identify the parts of kelp
Blade, gas bladder, frond, stipe, holdfast
What is a kelp forest
They are underwater areas with a lot of kelp and they cover most of the worlds coastlines. And they live in shallow cold water
Why are kelp forests diminishing
Climate change/ocean warming and sea star wasting disease
What is the difference between a behavioral adaptation and a physical adaptation
Physical adaptations help animals survive in their environment. Examples include camouflage and mimicry. Behavioral adaptations allow animals to respond to life needs. Examples include hibernation, migration, instinct, and learned behavior.
What are the 3 main types of algae
Green, brown, red
How is algae classified
Color shape location
Which tide zone does algae grow in
Intertidal zone of rocky shore lines
What determines what algae type grows where
Light, temperature, mixing and nutrients
Which food and products are seaweed, algae, and kelp found in
Jam, Ice cream, sauces, salad dressings, toothpaste and pet food
What is a coral reef and what are the components
They are made up of a bunch of tiny polyps. And are made up of thin layers of calcium carbonate and they are in warm water
What are the 3 types of coral reefs
Fringin, barrier, atoll
Define the 2 types of coral
Hard coral - stony and as hard as a rock.
Soft coral - is bendable
Why are coral reefs important
They protect coastlines from storms and erosion. They provide jobs for people. They are a source of medicines.
What is the skeleton of coral made of
Calcium carbonate
Describe the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
Zooxanthellae live in the corals polyps and help the coral survive by providing it with food resulting from photosynthesis and then the coral provides a protective environment for the zooxanthellae
