Lecture 5 Flashcards
1
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Salinity is the measure of the concentration of dissolved sodium and chloride.
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no, it is the measure of inorganic solids
2
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Species and habitats associated with the ocean bottom are known as
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benthic
3
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the most abundant habitat on earth
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abyssal
4
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acclimation
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changes that occur within an individual organism’s lifespan, usually reversible
5
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adaptation
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changes in a population over several generations via natural selection, involving genetic differences
6
Q
what is green light good for?
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it extends better through sea water
7
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what is red light good for?
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it is good for camouflaging
8
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what are regulators?
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avoid variation by maintaining constant body conditions
9
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conformers
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change with the environment
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