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Which type of animal is known to spawn around the full moon?
Which type of animal is known to spawn around the full moon?
- Gorillas
- Corals (correct)
- Lizards
- Bats
What is one potential reason marine life spawns during the full moon?
What is one potential reason marine life spawns during the full moon?
- Increased light (correct)
- Increased water temperature
- Presence of strong currents
- Decreased salinity in the ocean
Which of the following is NOT influenced by the lunar cycle?
Which of the following is NOT influenced by the lunar cycle?
- Fish
- Corals
- Terrestrial mammals (correct)
- Mollusks
Which group of marine animals is specifically mentioned as spawning due to the lunar cycle?
Which group of marine animals is specifically mentioned as spawning due to the lunar cycle?
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What other natural phenomenon does the moon influence besides marine life?
What other natural phenomenon does the moon influence besides marine life?
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Study Notes
Lunar Cycle and Marine Life
- The lunar cycle impacts various animal behaviors, not limited to humans.
- The moon significantly affects ocean tides, influencing habitat conditions for marine species.
- Many marine organisms, including corals, exhibit synchronized spawning activities during the full moon.
- Increased moonlight during this phase is believed to play a crucial role in facilitating spawning behavior.
- Other species that spawn around the full moon include bristle worms, sea urchins, mollusks, fish, and crabs.
- Lunar effects on spawning likely enhance reproductive success and survival rates of offspring by synchronizing events.
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Explore how the lunar cycle impacts various marine species. Discover the spawning behaviors of corals, fish, and other sea creatures during the full moon due to increased light. This quiz delves into the fascinating connection between the moon and ocean life.
