Biological Oceanography

Biological Oceanography

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Amy Fernandez

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Biological Oceanography?

Back

The study of the biotic and abiotic interactions of marine organisms.

2.

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Ectotherm

Back

Organisms in which metabolic heat is lost quickly to the environment and does not raise body temperature – AKA cold blooded.

3.

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Front

Poikilotherm

Back

Organisms in which body temperature changes along with the temperature of the surroundings.

4.

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Front

Endotherm

Back

Organisms in which metabolic heat is retained and raises the body temperature above that of the surroundings.

5.

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Homeotherm

Back

Organisms that can regulate their internal temperature – ex. Mammals and most birds.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Plankton

Back

Organisms that drift in the ocean.

7.

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Front

Nekton

Back

Organisms that swim in the ocean.

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