Kelp through Coral Review

Front

What gives structure and support to sponges?

Back

Spicules are the structural elements found in sponges that provide support and shape.

Front

What is the opening through which water exits a sponge?

Back

The osculum is the large opening at the top of a sponge through which water is expelled after filtering.

Front

What structure allows kelp to anchor to the sea bottom?

Back

The holdfast is the root-like structure that anchors kelp to the ocean floor.

Front

What organ in mollusks is responsible for respiration and waste removal?

Back

The mantle is the organ in mollusks that facilitates respiration, waste removal, and sometimes shell formation.

Front

Which mollusk has 8 dorsal plates?

Back

The chiton is a type of mollusk characterized by its eight overlapping dorsal plates.

Front

What are the specialized cells in sponges that help in feeding?

Back

Choanocytes are specialized cells in sponges that create water currents and capture food particles.

Front

What is the primary function of gills in mollusks?

Back

Gills are responsible for gas exchange, allowing mollusks to breathe by extracting oxygen from water.

Front

What is the main body part of a kelp that resembles a leaf?

Back

The blade is the leaf-like structure of kelp that is involved in photosynthesis.

Front

What is the function of the radula in mollusks?

Back

The radula is a toothed, chitinous ribbon used by mollusks for scraping food from surfaces.

Front

What is the term for the hard outer covering of some mollusks?

Back

The shell is the hard, protective outer covering found in many mollusks.