Marine Vertebrates Locomotion Quiz

What are the major zoological functions of marine vertebrates?

• PLAY, SHOP, TRAVEL, WATCH TV

• SLEEP, DANCE, READ, SING

• EAT, MOVE, BREATHE, REPRODUCE

• JUMP, SWIM, FLY, CRAWL

Why do animals move in the marine environment?

• Sing, Dance, Shop, Travel

• Study, Exercise, Cook, Paint

• Find food, Find mate, Find habitat, Escape from predators

• Play games, Sleep, Eat ice cream, Watch movies

What is the principle behind buoyancy in most aquatic organisms?

• Make body density equivalent to that of water

• Make body density heavier than water

• Make body density lighter than air

• Make body density heavier than air

How do fish adjust their buoyancy using the swim bladder?

• By changing the color of their scales

• By increasing or decreasing the volume of a gas-filled bladder

• By eating more food

• By sleeping upside down

What is the adaptation of sharks for buoyancy?

• Cartilage less dense than bone

• Continuous sleeping

• High sugar content in liver

• Short tail

What is spermaceti and how is it related to buoyancy in whales?

• Salty water for swimming

• Sweet dessert for whales

• Waxy substance for buoyancy

• Spicy food for digestion

What is the shape of a heterocercal tail in sharks?

• Circular tail

• Symmetrical tail

• Assymetrical tail

• Square tail

What is the primary function of rectrices in birds?

• Insulate the body

• Provide stability & control

• Provide lift during takeoff and landing

• Help streamline the wing and tail

What is the main difference between gliding and flapping in bird flight?

• Good vs Bad control

• High vs Low energy use

• Fast vs Slow flight mode

• Passive vs Active flight mode

What type of motion involves waves passing along the entire length of a fish's body to the tail?

• Circular Motion

• Undulatory Motion

• Oscillatory Motion

• Linear Motion