OCS 1005 Chapter : Chapter 14 Final Review Spring 2012
15 Mar 2019
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Final review: marine organisms are able to stay above the ocean floor because of. Swim bladders: test: microscopic forms of zooplankton usually have a hard shell, some organisms produce low-density fats or oils to stay afloat, microscopic zooplankton include: Squid: fin design in fish (question in homework, pelagic organisms posses several adaptations that are designed to enhance their ability to seek and capture food. These adaptations include mobility, swimming speed, body temperature, and specially designed circulatory systems: lungers: sit and wait for prey to come close by. Almost all of their muscle tissue is white, which fatigues much more rapidly than red tissue for quick bursts of speed to catch prey: cruisers: actively seek prey. Bioluminesce: a light biology which glows in the dark . Photophores: glandular cells containing luminescent bacteria surrounded by dark pigments: bioluminesce is used for a variety of purposes: Staking out territory by constantly patrolling an area. Communicating or seeking a mate by sending signals.
