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What is a marine reptile?
What is a marine reptile?
- A mammal that lives in the ocean
- A reptile that lives in freshwater
- A reptile that lives on land
- A reptile that lives in the ocean (correct)
How do marine reptiles breathe?
How do marine reptiles breathe?
- They absorb oxygen through their skin
- They breathe using lungs like land animals (correct)
- They do not need to breathe underwater
- They breathe through gills like fish
Which of the following is not a marine reptile?
Which of the following is not a marine reptile?
- Sea turtle
- Blue whale (correct)
- Marine iguana
- Saltwater crocodile
What is the primary method of thermoregulation for marine reptiles?
What is the primary method of thermoregulation for marine reptiles?
What is the main food source for many marine reptiles?
What is the main food source for many marine reptiles?
Which marine reptile is known for its ability to migrate long distances between feeding and breeding grounds?
Which marine reptile is known for its ability to migrate long distances between feeding and breeding grounds?
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Marine Reptile
Marine Reptile
A reptile that lives in the ocean.
Breathing in Marine Reptiles
Breathing in Marine Reptiles
They use lungs to breathe, similar to land animals.
Non-Marine Reptile
Non-Marine Reptile
A creature that is not classified as a marine reptile, e.g., blue whale.
Thermoregulation in Marine Reptiles
Thermoregulation in Marine Reptiles
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Food Sources for Marine Reptiles
Food Sources for Marine Reptiles
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Migrating Marine Reptile
Migrating Marine Reptile
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Study Notes
Marine Reptiles Overview
- Marine reptiles are a group of reptiles that adapted to living in marine environments; they include various taxa like ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs.
Breathing Mechanism
- Marine reptiles breathe air using lungs, similar to modern reptiles and mammals, despite living in water.
Identification of Marine Reptiles
- An example of a creature that is not classified as a marine reptile is a dinosaur, which lived primarily on land rather than in marine settings.
Thermoregulation
- The primary method of thermoregulation in marine reptiles is through behavioral adaptations, such as basking in the sun to absorb heat and staying in warmer waters.
Diet and Food Sources
- Many marine reptiles primarily feed on marine organisms, with fish, squid, and invertebrates being common prey.
Migration Patterns
- The leatherback sea turtle is known for its remarkable ability to migrate long distances, traveling between feeding grounds and breeding sites across oceans.
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