15 Questions
What is the primary factor that determines the type of life observed in an aquatic environment?
The characteristics of the environment
What is the primary function of a swim bladder in marine fishes?
To maintain buoyancy and remain upright in the water column
What is the primary difference between freshwater environments and marine environments?
The concentration of dissolved salts
What is the name of the zone that receives sunlight and is located at the top of the water column?
Photic zone
What is the term for environments that are found at or near oceans and seas?
Marine
What is a common characteristic of marine mammals?
They have excess fat to keep them warm
What is a unique feature of sharks and rays?
They are electroreceptive
What is the main difference between the intertidal zone and the neritic zone?
Depth of the water
What is the purpose of concentrated urine in marine organisms?
To remove excess salt ions
What is a common adaptation of coastal birds?
They have long bills and long legs
Which of the following is NOT a type of marine algae?
Bacteria
What is the primary characteristic of marine water that distinguishes it from freshwater?
Higher levels of salt
What is the term for a slow-moving stream that is a perfect home for a salamander?
Aquatic environment
What is the most diverse assemblage of fishes found in?
Coral reefs
What is the primary role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?
To serve as primary producers
Learn about the diverse aquatic environments, including oceans and streams, and the variety of organisms that call them home. Discover how the characteristics of each environment support different types of marine life.
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