Marine organisms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Marine Science 111 Final UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is evolution? - CORRECT ANSWER- that organisms developed from more simple life forms and have changed (evolved) over time:; genetic variation through sexual reproudction What is Natural Selection? - CORRECT ANSWER- The theory that states that those organisms best adapted to their environment have a better chance of surviving and reproducing. Two variations must be present

intro to life in the sea exam #2 questions & answers 2024/2025 two groups of marine plants - ANSWERSalgae (incl. phytoplankton) & seagrasses algae are non-vascular - ANSWERS-they lack connectivity between the parts of its body -It does not pump nutrients Macroalgae - ANSWERSmacroscopic, multicellular, benthic, marine animals like seaweed how do macroalgae stay in place? - ANSWERSThey have holdfasts that act as an anchor Are macro algae holdfasts considered roots? - ANSWERSNo be...

marine biology - ANSWER-the study of marine organisms and their interactions amongst each other and the environment How much of the planet do oceans take up? - ANSWER-71% impacts of the ocean - ANSWER-- regulation of weather patterns (short and long term) - produces ~50% of the world's oxygen - provide resources for human life (food, medicine, raw materials, tourism) - high diversity of marine organisms - can cause issues (diseases, erosion, clogging of pipes) How do we study marine sy...

Life in the Sea Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Bacteriophage - ANSWERSkind of virus that infects bacteria Zooxanthellae - ANSWERSo Important dinoflagellates that live in a symbiotic relationship with coral reefs o Many of these organisms have little or no growth with zooxanthellae Algae bloom/Red tide - ANSWERSDiatoms and dinoflagellates can go through periods of rapid growth known as blooms caused by high levels of nutrients in the water and can harm organisms Chemosyntheti...

predator-prey relationship correct answers the predator is an organism that eats another organism (the prey). Symbiosis correct answers a close and long-term interaction between two species in an ecosystem. Types of symbiosis include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Mutualism correct answers symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit from the relationship commensalism correct answers A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is u...

IB Biology - 1.1 Introduction to Cells Questions and Answers Graded A+ Main components of cell theory 1. All living things are made up of one or more cells 2. All cells come from pre-existing cells 3. Cells are the fundamental building blocks of all living organisms Smaller organisms are what type of cellular? Unicellular Larger organisms are what type of cellular? Multicellular Common features of cells? 1. Every cell is surrounded by a membrane, which separates the cell contents...

AICE Cambridge Marine Science 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Ecosystem - Correct Answer ️️ --Living organisms and the physical and chemical factors which influence them(both biotic and abiotic components). - Example: A rocky shore, including the organisms living there, linked together by flows of energy forming a food web, and their environment. Habitat - Correct Answer ️️ --Place where organisms live -Example: the area surrounding a hydrothermal vent provides a habitat for spe...

Bio Life in the sea Chapters 1-4 exam questions & answers 2024/2025 Marine Biology - ANSWERSThe study of organisms that live in the sea, including all water that has some degree of salinity Oceangraphy - ANSWERSMainly study the physical (non-living) aspects of the sea The Scientific Method - ANSWERSUsed to perform all scientific research, including research in marine biology -systematic way of testing ideas -need to observe nature Hypothesis - ANSWERSA testable statement construc...

Bio 117 Exam 2 Quiz Latest Update Graded A+ Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ALL animals? A. Heterotrophic B. Together, they form a monophyletic group. C. Multicellular organisms D. Cells lacking cell walls. E. All animals have true tissues and organs. All animals have true tissues and organs. Which of the following are characteristics of Phylum Cnidaria? (Select All that Apply) A. Specialized stinging cells B. True Tissues C. Complete digestiv...

Marine Biology Exam 1 (Ch 1 - 5, 10) Study Guide 100% Pass What is Marine Biology? The study of organisms that live in the sea. What are the similarities and differences between Marine Biology and Oceanography? Similarities: geology, chemistry, physics, meteorology, zoology, botany. Differences: Marine - study org. That inhabit sea. Oceanographers - study physical. (non-living) aspects of sea. Tides currents waves chemical makeup of sea water. Name and describe at least 6 reasons for studying ...