Marine Mammals Flashcards
What is the largest marine mammal?
Blue whale
Which marine mammal is known for its playful behavior and intelligence?
Dolphin
True or False: Marine mammals are warm-blooded.
True
Fill in the blank: Marine mammals have adapted to live in ________ environments.
Aquatic
What is the process by which marine mammals dive and resurface for air called?
Breathing
Which marine mammal is known for its long, spiral tusks?
Narwhal
What is the term for the layer of fat under the skin of marine mammals that helps with insulation?
Blubber
True or False: Marine mammals give live birth to their young.
True
Which marine mammal is known for its loud vocalizations and complex social structures?
Orca (killer whale)
What is the term for the process by which marine mammals communicate using sound?
Echolocation
Fill in the blank: Marine mammals are part of the ________ group of mammals.
Cetacean
Which marine mammal is known for its ability to balance a ball on its nose?
Sea lion
True or False: Marine mammals have a streamlined body shape to help them swim efficiently.
True
What is the term for the feeding technique used by some marine mammals to filter food from the water?
Filter feeding
Which marine mammal is known for its large, tusk-like teeth and walrus-like appearance?
Moray eel
Fill in the blank: Marine mammals have a layer of ________ that helps keep them buoyant in the water.
Air sacs
True or False: Marine mammals have a strong sense of smell to help them navigate underwater.
False
What is the term for the behavior of some marine mammals to leap out of the water and land back in with a splash?
Breaching
Which marine mammal is known for its slow-moving, gentle nature and unique spotted appearance?
Manatee
True or False: Marine mammals have specialized flippers or fins for swimming.
True
Fill in the blank: Marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal ________ Act.
Protection
Which marine mammal is known for its long, whisker-like vibrissae and ability to vocalize underwater?
Seal
True or False: Marine mammals have a layer of fur to help keep them warm in cold water.
True
What is the term for the process by which marine mammals use their flippers or flukes to propel themselves through the water?
Swimming
Which marine mammal is known for its large, inflatable throat pouch used for vocalizations?
Humpback whale
