Which of the meiofauna we looked at have 1. A basal disk, 2. A corona, 3.2 toes, 4. Is unable to attach to the substrate.
1. Hydra, 2.rotifer, 3.rotifer, 4 nematode
What are some characteristics of the seaweeds that are able to timeshare space?
seasonal,(perennial) only grow during certain seasons, and others are fast growing and have a short life cycle (growing in the same space the perennials grow)
What does SCUBA stand for?
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What is the corona for on a rotifer?
It is on the head, corona (crown) of cilia that draws a vortex of water into the mouth, which the rotifer sifts for food.
What is the difference between seaweed(seaweed is macroscopic algae) and seagrass?
seagrasses are considered vascular plants and have roots, stems and leaves, seaweed are multi-cellular algae and have little or no vascular tissues.
Why are hydra such a problem in fish tanks?
They don't die, and when they are broken into pieces they regrow whole organisms
Is this a male or female nematode? how can you tell?
male, it has a curve at the posterior end
Manatees look like they can withstand cold temperatures, but they are mostly found in tropical areas. Why?
Their large girth is due to a large digestive system to hand hard to digest plant material, not blubber like arctic animals.
