Coral Reef Ecosystem Interactions Quiz

What is the primary mission of the California Academy of Sciences regarding coral reefs?

• To explore, explain, and sustain coral reefs

• To build artificial coral reefs

• To eliminate predators from coral reefs

• To increase the number of clownfish

How do maroon clownfish benefit from their relationship with bubble-tip anemones?

• They get shelter and a safe nest site

• They receive food from the anemones

• They can live without water

• They are protected from sunlight

What is the population ratio of maroon clownfish to bubble-tip anemones?

• 3:1

• 2:1

• 4:1

• 1:1

What environmental factor led to a decrease in bubble-tip anemones in the example?

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Extreme temperatures

• Increased salinity

What type of relationship exists between a whitetip reef shark and a bluestreak wrasse?

• Mutualistic

• Competitive

• Commensal

• Parasitic

What does a saber-toothed blenny do instead of cleaning?

• It offers shelter

• It protects the client from predators

• It takes a bite from its client's body

• It provides food

What is the relationship called when one organism benefits and the other is unaffected?

• Parasitic

• Commensal

• Mutualistic

• Competitive

Why are cleaner fish important to coral reefs?

• They provide food for larger fish

• They improve the overall health of the reef

• They increase the water temperature

• They reduce the number of predators

What is the main benefit of understanding species interactions in coral reefs?

• To eliminate harmful species

• To predict patterns of diversity

• To increase the number of clownfish

• To build artificial reefs

What is the primary focus of the conclusion in the video?

• The importance of artificial reefs

• The impact of pollution on coral reefs

• The role of predators in coral reefs

• Understanding species interactions for ecosystem functioning