18 Questions
What type of wetlands are usually found in estuaries?
Salt marshes
What do salt-tolerant grasses usually grow in?
Brackish water
Which ecosystem provides breeding grounds for commercially important fishes and shellfish?
Mangrove forests
What do mangrove roots help prevent along coastlines?
Coastal erosion
Which type of birds use mangrove branches as nesting sites?
Pelicans
Which marine habitat is characterized by salt-tolerant grasses?
Sea grasses
What type of grasslands receive less precipitation than moist temperate grasslands but more precipitation than deserts?
Steppe
Which region is NOT mentioned as a location where temperate grasslands occur?
California
What is the dominant vegetation in savannas?
Acacia trees
In savannas, what features do both trees and grasses have to help them survive seasonal droughts?
Extensive underground root systems
What are some common large predators found in savannas?
Lions and hyenas
What type of animals are mentioned as herbivores in savannas?
Antelope, giraffe, elephants
What is the main ecological importance of sea grasses?
Stabilizing sediments and reducing erosion
Which sea grass is the most widely distributed along the coasts of North America?
Eelgrass
Where do sea grasses typically occur?
In shallow waters up to 10 meters deep
What is the Neritic Province?
The zone between the surface and 200 meters depth
What is the euphotic zone in the ocean?
The upper level where photosynthesis occurs
What is the base of food webs in the pelagic environment?
Phytoplankton
Learn about the adaptations and distribution of sea grasses, flowering plants that thrive in salty ocean water. Explore where they are typically found and the common species present in different regions.
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