Marine Fauna: Answer Key
1. Search and describe the importance of marine fauna in the balance of the marine ecosystem.
2. What is the effect of large concentrations of plastic on marine fauna?
3. Discover how you can help in the preservation of marine life.
4. Define the main characteristics of the following groups and give three examples of each:
4a. Crustaceans
4b. Coelenterates
4c. Mollusks
4d. Cetaceans
4e. Echinoderms
4f. Fishes
5. Select three invertebrate species and three vertebrate species of marine fauna and answer the following:
5a. Common name
5b. Scientific name
5c. Species
5d. Location
5e. Types of food it eats
Role in marine wildlife
5e. Types of food it eats
Role in marine wildlife
6. Interview a biologist and find out about the type of reproduction of the groups of animals mentioned in the previous requirement.
7. What are porifera and why are they called filtering animals?
8. Name the difference between corals and sea sponges. What is their importance for the environment?
9. Explain what benthos, plankton, and nekton are.
10. Observe a marine animal for about 30 minutes. Make a report describing what was observed.
11. Watch a video of at least 30 minutes that talks about marine life. Make a report on the video.
References
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