Exploring the Diversity of Deep Sea Crustaceans

What term is used to describe the diversity of crustaceans in the ocean?

• Birds of the deep

• Mammals of the water

• Fish of the sea

• Insects of the oceans

What is the function of crustaceans' antennae?

• For swimming

• For sensing surroundings

• For attacking predators

• For camouflage

What adaptation helps krill survive in the open ocean?

• Filter-feeding

• Burrowing

• Bioluminescence

• Flying

What is the primary diet of Antarctic krill?

• Crustaceans

• Small fish

• Plankton

• Seaweed

What ecological role do amphipods primarily fill?

• Parasites

• Herbivores

• Scavengers

• Predators

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What phenomenon is exhibited by the species Alicella gigantea?

• Electrogenesis

• Abyssal gigantism

• Bioluminescence

• Photosynthesis

Which crustacean is known for its large size in the hadal zone?

• Giant squid

• Giant isopod

• Alicella gigantea

• Blue whale

What unique feature do amphipods possess?

• Wings

• Enzymes to digest wood

• Photophores

• Electric organs

How do giant isopods survive in deep waters?

• By consuming sunlight

• By preying on large fish

• By feeding on sunken detritus

• By photosynthesis

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What role do copepods play in the marine ecosystem?

• Producing oxygen

• Parasitising larger fish

• Filter-feeders

• Creating coral reefs

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