Under the sea jeopardy Sunny's cards Flashcards
In which phylum is coral placed?
Cinderia.
What are mammals? Give examples of 3 marine mammals.
A mammal is an animal that breathes air, has a backbone, and grows hair. Examples are whales, dolphins, and seals.
When reffering to the marine food web, what is a decomposer?
Bacteria.
Which color penetrates deepest into ocean waters?
Blue light.
What are the names of the world’s oceans?
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, Arctic.
In what ways is color an adaptation in deep sea animals?
Most deep sea animals can’t see the color red.
What is the difference between oceans and seas?
Oceans are bigger than seas.
What keeps fish from sinking?
Swim bladder.
What is the role of a dorsal fin on a fish?
It helps maintain balance while swimming.
Name the anatomy of a polyp.
Outer epidermis, inner layer, and mesogleain
What are the three types of coral reefs?
Barrier, atoll, and fringing.
When reffering to the marine food web, what is a consumer?
Hetarotrophic which means they can’t make their own food.
