Exploring Underwater Cities Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the California Academy of Sciences according to the passage?

To study the diversity of species in coral reef ecosystems

To explore, explain, and sustain coral reefs (correct)

To protect the marine life in the Philippines

To educate the public about the wonders of the ocean

What is the defining characteristic of the mutualistic relationship between the bubble-tip anemone and the maroon clownfish?

The anemone provides the clownfish with food, and the clownfish provides the anemone with protection

The anemone and the clownfish share the same habitat and resources, but do not directly interact

The anemone provides the clownfish with shelter and a safe nest site, and the clownfish defends the anemone from predators (correct)

The anemone and the clownfish compete for the same food sources, but have learned to coexist

What is the significance of the fact that the maroon clownfish 'can't survive without a bubble-tip anemone host'?

It means that the clownfish and the anemone have formed an exclusive, one-to-one relationship

It suggests that the anemone and the clownfish have evolved to be inseparable

It indicates that the anemone provides the clownfish with all of its necessary resources

It shows that the maroon clownfish is completely dependent on the anemone for its survival (correct)

Based on the information provided in the passage, what is the most likely reason the biologist visits the same coral reef every year?

To observe the mutualistic relationship between the bubble-tip anemones and the maroon clownfish Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the nature of the coral reef ecosystem described in the passage?

It is a highly diverse and interconnected ecosystem with many different species playing specialized roles Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the biologist's field observations of the bubble-tip anemones and maroon clownfish?

The biologist has observed consistent and stable trends in the relationship between the anemones and the clownfish Signup and view all the answers

What effect did extreme temperatures have on the bubble-tip anemones in the example?

Led to a decrease in their population Signup and view all the answers

In the example provided, what is the significance of understanding the population ratio between maroon clownfish and bubble-tip anemones?

To make predictions about the population of maroon clownfish based on anemone populations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the blue streak wrasse in its interaction with the whitetip reef shark?

It feeds on the whitetip reef shark's dead skin Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a commensal relationship from a parasitic relationship?

Both organisms benefit in a commensal relationship Signup and view all the answers

How does the saber-toothed blenny interact with its client?

It takes a bite from its client's body Signup and view all the answers

Why do cleaner fish attract a wide diversity of fish to their cleaning stations?

To benefit from their cleaning care Signup and view all the answers

Exploring Underwater Cities Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the California Academy of Sciences according to the passage?

What is the defining characteristic of the mutualistic relationship between the bubble-tip anemone and the maroon clownfish?

What is the significance of the fact that the maroon clownfish 'can't survive without a bubble-tip anemone host'?

Based on the information provided in the passage, what is the most likely reason the biologist visits the same coral reef every year?

What can be inferred about the nature of the coral reef ecosystem described in the passage?

What can be inferred about the biologist's field observations of the bubble-tip anemones and maroon clownfish?

What effect did extreme temperatures have on the bubble-tip anemones in the example?

In the example provided, what is the significance of understanding the population ratio between maroon clownfish and bubble-tip anemones?

What is the role of the blue streak wrasse in its interaction with the whitetip reef shark?

What distinguishes a commensal relationship from a parasitic relationship?

How does the saber-toothed blenny interact with its client?

Why do cleaner fish attract a wide diversity of fish to their cleaning stations?

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