Terms for the Oceanographer3 pg 53 Flashcards
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Adaptation
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A distinct feature of an animal that allows it to survive in its environment
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Abyss
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The deep-water ocean
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Community
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An area whose physical surroundings are unique
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Continental Shelf
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The underwater ledge that extends from shore
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Ecosystem
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An interacting community of plants and animals that depend on each other to survive
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Migration
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The movement of an animal or animals from one area to another
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Pectoral Fins
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The steering fins of most fish
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Pelagic
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The open ocean
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Photophores
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Special light producing organs on the bodies of most fish
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Plankton
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Floating animals and plants that form the basis of food in the world’s oceans
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School
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A large group of fish
