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What role do mangrove roots play for young fish?
What role do mangrove roots play for young fish?
Mangrove roots provide a safe habitat for young fish, protecting them from larger predatory fish.
How do polar bears hunt seals in the Arctic ecosystem?
How do polar bears hunt seals in the Arctic ecosystem?
Polar bears patrol the ice and hunt seals by waiting for them to surface for air.
What contributes to algae growth in rice paddies?
What contributes to algae growth in rice paddies?
Fertilizer added by farmers and shallow water conditions contribute to faster algae growth in rice paddies.
What is a key characteristic of mangrove trees?
What is a key characteristic of mangrove trees?
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What type of organisms are found growing on the underside of Arctic sea ice?
What type of organisms are found growing on the underside of Arctic sea ice?
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What happens to the water temperature in a rice paddy during the day and night?
What happens to the water temperature in a rice paddy during the day and night?
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How do crabs contribute to the mangrove ecosystem?
How do crabs contribute to the mangrove ecosystem?
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Why is the sea ice important for seals in the Arctic ecosystem?
Why is the sea ice important for seals in the Arctic ecosystem?
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What types of creatures can be found breeding in rice paddies?
What types of creatures can be found breeding in rice paddies?
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What function do bacteria serve in the mangrove forest ecosystem?
What function do bacteria serve in the mangrove forest ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Mangrove Forest
- Mangrove trees grow with roots in seawater, forming forests along tropical coasts.
- Young fish find shelter in mangrove roots from larger predators.
- Mud skippers climb out of the water at low tide to feed on exposed mud.
- Decomposing leaves provide food for prawns and crabs.
- Monkeys (crab-eating macaques) climb trees to catch crabs.
Sea Ice in the Arctic Ocean
- Arctic Ocean water freezes in winter.
- Seals hunt fish in the water, surfacing to breathe.
- Polar bears hunt seals on the ice, and can move between ice floes.
- Arctic foxes also hunt on the ice.
- Tiny algae grow on the underside of ice floes.
- Shrimp-like organisms eat the algae.
- Fish eat the shrimp-like organisms.
Rice Paddy
- Rice paddies are human-made ecosystems.
- Flooded fields support algae growth on mud.
- Fish and amphibians (frogs, dragonflies) live in the water.
- Shallow water heats up quickly, then cools down.
- Fertilizers enhance algae and rice growth, providing food for animals.
- Birds feed in and around rice paddies.
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This quiz explores the unique ecosystems of mangrove forests and the Arctic Ocean. Discover the interdependent relationships between various species and their environments, from young fish finding shelter in mangroves to polar bears hunting seals on sea ice. Test your knowledge of these critical habitats and their inhabitants.
