Biology Taxonomy and Plankton Overview

<p>They feed on fast-growing coral species, promoting biodiversity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Locomotion, feeding and respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prey on urchins, keeping their population in check. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can contribute to increased biodiversity in coral reefs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aquaculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining buoyancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides a constant supply of oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduces competition for food, leading to an increase in cartilaginous fish population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Construction material for housing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A carapace that protects the internal organs and is located on the dorsal side of the exoskeleton, in the cephalothorax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anchors the kelp to the seafloor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gills that are covered by a carapace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swim bladder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are a food source for many marine animals and their feces provide nutrients for phytoplankton in deep water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They consume phytoplankton and keep seagrasses clean of algae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sea ice provides a habitat for algae. With less sea ice, there is less food for krill, leading to a decrease in their population. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lunate and fork (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced income for local fishermen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a symbiotic relationship with sea cucumbers, increasing their population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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System for classifying organisms into groups from broadest to most specific.

Two-part naming system for species: Genus and species name.

Microscopic producers in aquatic environments that use photosynthesis.

Unicellular phytoplankton with silica cell walls, reproduce rapidly.

Microscopic consumers in aquatic environments that feed on phytoplankton.

Body plan with five equal parts around a central axis found in echinoderms.

Echinoderm that feeds on coral, can impact biodiversity during outbreaks.

Echinoderms like sea cucumbers oxygenate sediments, aiding marine ecosystems.

Sea cucumbers are vital for pharmaceuticals and local fishing economies.

Crustaceans have a carapace, jointed legs, and two antennae.

A hard protective shell covering the dorsal side of crustaceans.

Crustaceans recycle nutrients and serve as food in marine ecosystems.

Small crustaceans crucial for marine food chains, supporting many species.

Bony fish have operculum, gills, swim bladder, and various fins.

A sensory organ in fish for detecting vibrations and electric stimuli.

Bony fish store nutrients and influence nutrient cycles in ecosystems.

Fish provide meat, caviar, oil, and skins for various products and processes.

These fish have a cartilaginous skeleton, gill slits, a lateral line, denticles, and oily liver for buoyancy.

A method where cartilaginous fish must swim constantly to ensure water flows over their gills for breathing.

Top predators, including some cartilaginous fish, maintain balance in ecosystems by controlling prey populations.

Kelp has a blade for photosynthesis, a gas bladder for buoyancy, a stipe for support, and a holdfast to anchor.

Kelp is crucial for ecosystems, providing habitats, oxygen, and carbon dioxide absorption.

The Peruvian Anchoveta is a filter feeder and the largest fishery globally, significantly impacting the economy.

Fishing conducted for profit, crucial for the economy and involves various fish species.