Get As You Watch The Introduction Sequence List Three Abiotic Or Nonliving Factors In This Ecosystem

A keystone species is one that plays a critical role in maintaining an ecological community. Would you classify the coral polyps as a keystone species Explain why or why not. Name Class Date Blue Planet Seas of Life Coral Seas 1. As you watch the introduction sequence list three abiotic factors in this ecosystem* 2. 3. How would you classify the relationship between the algae and the coral polyps Hint Choose from predator-prey intraspecific competition intraspecific competition mutualism parasitism or commensalism* 4. Which abiotic factor is the critical factor in the growth of the coral polyps 6. Why is it an evolutionary advantage for the coral polyps to only come out at night 12. Jacks and silversides are a good example of an evolutionary arms race between predators and prey. Describe the predatory adaptations of the jacks and the defensive adaptations of the silversides. a* Jacks b. Silversides Hint The shrimp consume and live off the sponge. 18. The entire group of white-tip sharks engaging in a feeding frenzy would be a. a* Organism c* Community b. Population d. Ecosystem 19. The white-tip sharks marbled rays octopus lobster eel basket star and all the other fish present in the coral reef during the night would be considered a 20. Watch the brown sturgeonfish mating ritual* Which males are most likely to pass their traits on to the next generation How will this affect future populations 21. The banded pipefish shown practice monogamy. How does their sexual behavior provide them an advantage 22. Compare the appearance of the male and female cuttlefish. Why do the male and females look so different even though they are the same species. 3. How would you classify the relationship between the algae and the coral polyps Hint Choose from predator-prey intraspecific competition intraspecific competition mutualism parasitism or commensalism* 4. Which abiotic factor is the critical factor in the growth of the coral polyps 6. Why is it an evolutionary advantage for the coral polyps to only come out at night 12. Which abiotic factor is the critical factor in the growth of the coral polyps 6. Why is it an evolutionary advantage for the coral polyps to only come out at night 12. Jacks and silversides are a good example of an evolutionary arms race between predators and prey. Describe the predatory adaptations of the jacks and the defensive adaptations of the silversides. Jacks and silversides are a good example of an evolutionary arms race between predators and prey. Describe the predatory adaptations of the jacks and the defensive adaptations of the silversides. a* Jacks b. Silversides Hint The shrimp consume and live off the sponge. 18. The entire group of white-tip sharks engaging in a feeding frenzy would be a. a* Jacks b. Silversides Hint The shrimp consume and live off the sponge. 18. The entire group of white-tip sharks engaging in a feeding frenzy would be a. a* Organism c* Community b. Population d. Ecosystem 19. The white-tip sharks marbled rays octopus lobster eel basket star and all the other fish present in the coral reef during the night would be considered a 20.