Ocean Communities

Question 0

Ray

Answer 0

Rays have large pectoral fins that they use for swimming. They also use them for burying themselves into the sand.

Question 1

The Sandy Beach Community

Answer 1

In the Continental Shelf
Not much visible life
Creatures who life in it lay on the sand or burrow into it

Question 2

Flat Fish

Answer 2

flatfish haves eyes on one side of their head and are flattened like a pancake. It lives near the surface

Question 3

Clam

Answer 3

Clams liv in 3 foot deep sand, 2 shells surround their body for protection

Question 4

The Rocky Shore Community

Answer 4

On continental shelf
many types of seaweed
rocky terrain

Question 5

Sculpin

Answer 5

Thin bodied with large heads

Move Slowly

Question 6

Eel

Answer 6

long snake like bodies allow them to hide in holes

Question 7

Sea Urchin

Answer 7

spines covering its body

scrapes algae and seaweed off rocks for food

Question 8

sea star

Answer 8

have 5-40 arms

can regenerate an arm or part of its body

Question 9

Crab

Answer 9

scavengers feed at night on dead or decaying plants or animals

Question 10

Pelagic Ocean Community

Answer 10

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