Marine Biology

The relationship between an anemone fish and an anemone is:

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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The relationship between a whale and a barnacle is:

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

The relationship between a remora and a shark is:

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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The relationship between fish lice and fish is:

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

The relationship between coral and zooxanthellae is:

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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Which of the following ecosystems experiences harsh conditions due to conditions from tides?

• Coral reef

• Freshwater wetlands

• Open ocean

• Intertidal zone

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Phytoplankton are most abundant in the upper few hundred feet of most bodies of water because

• as primary producers, they must be accessible to many other organisms

• sunlight does not penetrate to great depths in water

• they can most readily hide from predators there

• they feed on zooplankton, which are found only in the top layers of water

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Aquatic biomes are categorized by which of the following?

I. Dominant plant growth

II. Depth

III. Salinity

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• III only

Which biome contains the euphotic zone?

• mangrove swamps

• strams and rivers

• coral reefs

• open ocean

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Which of the following marine zones is known for having the highest biodiversity?

• A) Abyssal zone

• B) Intertidal zone

• C) Coral reefs

• D) Open ocean

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