Evolution and Marine Adaptations Quiz MB

Who proposed the theory of evolution based on evidence collected during a five-year circumnavigation?

• Alfred Wallace

• Charles Darwin

• HMS Beagle

• Both A and B

Evolution is defined as:

• Changes in individual organisms during their lifetime

• Changes in the genetics of populations over successive generations

• The development of new species through intelligent design

• Changes in behavior due to environmental pressures

The Tiktaalik roseae is considered a textbook example of:

• Disruptive coloration

• Convergent evolution

• A transitional fossil

• Failed adaptation

Which of the following is NOT a use for coloration in marine species?

• Camouflage

• Warning

• Communication

• Speed

The Blue Ring Octopus uses its distinctive coloration primarily for:

• Attracting mates

• Camouflage

• Warning predators

• Absorbing sunlight

Chromatophores are:

• Specialized cells containing pigments

• A type of marine plant

• Protective scales

• Small marine predators

Match the type of coloration with its description:

• Cryptic coloration

• Markings that divert predator attacks away from vital areas

• Warning coloration

• Blending in with surroundings to avoid detection

• Disruptive coloration

• Bright colors signaling danger or toxicity

• False eyespot

• Patterns that break up the body outline

A Mandarin Goby's bright colors primarily function to:

• Attract mates

• Ward off predators

• Absorb more sunlight

• Regulate body temperature