Biology Excursion Question Using data collected on field trip and two named animals, explain the relationship between the distribution and abundance of these two organisms and the abiotic features of the rock platform. There is a close relationship between the abundance and the distribution of organisms living amongst the long reef platform. Abiotic features such as temperature range, salinity, Ph. levels, turbidity, water availability effect the distribution and abundance of aquatic sea creatures living in the area. Some of the organisms such as Tesseropora Roseas (Barnacles) and Knobbly Winks have different adaptations, which allow them to survive in these harsh conditions.
The Degradation of Coral Reefs There are numerous reports on coral reef degradation including the article I found called “Study finds Caribbean Corals in Dire Trouble”. Coral reefs, not only in the Caribbean, but world wide have been damaged losing their ecological resilience. Having seen Coral reefs while snorkeling in Hawaii, coral reefs are arguably the world’s most beautiful habitats. Coral reefs have been called the rainforest of the oceans because of their rich diversity of life they support. There are thousands of different species of plants and animals that use or live in the coral reefs.
It can also range from a few inches to eight feet in diameter. Lion’s mane jellyfish are mostly found the in cold, frigid waters of the southern Arctic Ocean and the northern Pacific Ocean. Although they have extremely long tentacles, a sting by a lion’s mane jellyfish is rarely fatal and may cause a rash. When stung, a strong stinging sensation is very likely to occur for a short time. The most dangerous species of jellyfish is the box jellyfish, which is widely known as the sea wasp as well.
Chris Chapman Dr. Karen Keane-Hines Anatomy &Physiology II MANATEE Long ago manatees were mistaken for mermaids or sirens-luring sailors to their deaths on rocky shores. So the order of these marine mammals has been named, Sirenia. There are five species: Amazonian, West African, and West Indian with two sub-species the Florida and Antillian Manatee. All have front flippers and a solid, flat, paddle shaped tail. Another related species, the Dugong, has a fluked tail.
G208: Volcanoes Chapter 7 : Kilauea, Hawaii 1. What is "volcanic tremor"? (page 94, para 2 to page 95) A volcanic tremor is a continuous, low-frequency vibration of the ground. 2. What do earthquake swarms indicate?
Litter sizes vary from one to 15 with White Tips are a commercially important animal to humans seeing as how its fins are used for shark fin soup and its meat and oils utilized for consumption, its hides are often used for leather as well. Many scientists have referred to this shark as the most dangerous shark in the world, despite the more notorious Great White and Tiger, the white tip is responsible for more human deaths then all shark species combined. With one incident alone, the torpedoing of USS Indianapolis on 30 July 1945, giving a minimum figure of between 60 and 80 sailors killed by sharks. While diving with these sharks is done often it is not advised. So Respect and Fear this great animal who is number 4 on animal planets deadliest
Adaptations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Year 11 Dominique Domingues Biology Mr. Fletcher Contents Page: Biology: Naturally Wild + Rainforest Exhibit: Blue tongue Lizards, Barking Owl……..Page 3 Water birds: Pelicans, Wood ducks……………………………………………………….Page 4 Birds of Prey: Tawny Frogmouth, Rofous Owl…………………………………………...Page 4 Adaptations of Birds Feet: Water birds, Prey birds………………………………………Page 4 Kangaroos anatomical adaptations………………………………………………………..Page 5 Kangaroos behavioural adaptations……………………………………………………….Page 5 Advantages of Kangaroos pouch…………………………………..………………………Page 5 Wombats behavioural adaptations…………………………………………………………Page 5 Wombats anatomical adaptations………………………………………………………….Page 6 Echidna’s adaptations: Feeding……………………………………………………………Page 6 Echidna’s adaptations: Senses…………………………………………………………….Page 6 Echidna’s Features………………………………………………………………………….Page 7 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………….Page 8&9 Biology: Naturally Wild + Rainforest Exhibit 1. For two organisms presented, describe 2 adaptations of these organisms. Explain how they assist their survival. Blue Tongue Liard: There are six species of the blue tongue lizards in Australia. The most common being the eastern blue tongue lizard.
Many different kinds of fish live in the reefs as their haven for feeding, reproduction, and safety from predators. Without an ecosystem to live in, these fish species will become extinct. Ten percent of the world's reefs have been completely destroyed. Coral reef destruction is the worst, over 70% have been destroyed and only 5% can be said to be in good condition. What has happened to destroy so many reefs?
Olive Ridleys get their name from the coloring of their heart-shaped shell, which starts out gray but becomes olive green once the turtles are adult. Hatchlings are dark gray with a pale yolk scar, but appear all black when wet. Carapace length ranges from 37 to 50 mm. Olive Ridleys are omnivorous, meaning that they consume a varied diet from both plant and animal sources. Distribution Although Olive Ridleys spend time in the open ocean, they also forage in coastal waters and estuaries.Olive Ridley turtles are found only in warmer waters, including the southern Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans.
Sharks are known to be fierce predators of the sea, and with the capability to venture into freshwater it makes their hunting grounds very vast. While other sharks could have difficulty finding food at sea, the bull shark may roam into rivers