12 Answered Questions for the topic Marine Biology

Marine Biology

01/27/21

what heterotrophs live in the Neritic Zone
what heterotrophs live in the Neritic Zone, i need at least 3 examples. this is for marine biology.
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Marine Biology Biology Ecology Freshwater

11/09/19

Give three explanations for the observed differences in light attenuation in these lakes.
The light intensity versus depth profiles for two lakes are listed in the table below. Calculate the extinction coefficient (η) for both lakes using all of the data provided (i.e., you need to... more
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Marine Biology Science English Biology

10/14/19

AP Research Topics
Hi. I’m stuck on a topic to pick for AP research. I need to find a gap in my research and I can’t seem to find one. I was wondering if anybody can help me find a gap in my research (something that... more
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Marine Biology Ecology Predation Ichthyology

05/21/19

What percentage of fish are herbivorous vs. carnivorous?
It appears that the majority of fish we eat are carnivorous, such as salmon and tuna. This got me wondering how common herbivores and carnivores are among fish species. I couldn't find an answer to... more
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Marine Biology Ecology Photosynthesis

04/20/19

Why are oceans said to have "low productivity" in terms of photosynthesis?
80% of the world's photosynthesis takes place in the ocean. Despite this, oceans are also said to have low productivity - they cover 75% of the earth's surface, but out of the annual 170 billion... more
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04/04/19

The colour of aquatic plants found deep under oceans?
I have read that many aquatic plants found in deep oceans are red in colour, however, I do not understand why. As red is the color which gets the least scattered it should be the only light... more
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Marine Biology Ecology

03/27/19

Inexperienced divers damage coral, but parrot fish eating coral doesn't do damage?
I've been learning about life on coral reefs. Recently I've become aware of the damage to coral reefs caused by tourism and inexperienced divers: 1) Corals have a thin membrane which keeps them... more
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Marine Biology Biology

11/08/16

A sea star (starfish) is attacked and one of its rays is cut off. What will happen?
A.) A mitotic, asexual form of reproduction called fragmentation will take place. B.) A new ray will grow back in its place. C.) The severed ray will grow and develop into a new individual... more
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Marine Biology

09/12/16

How does salinity affect marine organisms?
My question deals about Marine Biology.
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Marine Biology

11/12/15

what kingdoms contain zooplankton?
It's in marine science 
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Marine Biology

02/27/15

What importance do currents play in biological oceanography? How are currents important in chemical oceano0graphy?
Introduction to Marine Science. Please help
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Marine Biology Science Fish Marine

03/08/14

hello i am doing a project on the blue faced angel fish
hello i am doing a project on the blue faced angel fish or Pomacanthus xanthometopon . I am unable to find information on it. my question is what resource is it competing for with other animals?... more
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