* A trait that has been acquired over time to help an organism
better survive in its environment.
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* Light very little light so some organisms create light
through a reaction that occurs in their body; usually blue or green
* Temperature temps can vary, but generally stay between 2-4
degrees
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* Fish and other aquatic organisms take in oxygen through their
gills and skin * Marine mammals needs to come up to the surface for
air * They have blow holes ad nostrils, they dont have to breathe
again for another hour * They exchange 90% of their lung capacity
with every breath * Store oxygen in their blood and muscles
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* Deep sea creatures dont have excess cavities that would
collapse under pressure; example would be a swim bladder *
Collapsible lungs allow animals to dive very deep without losing
oxygen * Leatherback sea turtle can dive 3000 feet, it shell and
collapsible lungs keep it protected * Oxygen is stored in
muscles
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Beluga Whale Clown Fish Crab Seahorse
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* They can move in and around things rather than fast * They
can save oxygen * Heart rate slows when they dive * Blood goes to
important organs * Always alert, only one side of their brain
rests
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* Hard shell for protections * Rough waves * Predators * Keeps
body moist
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* Bright colors are alarming * The sea anemone sting is
poisonous and deadly, but not to the clown fish
Slide 10
* Their shape makes them stealthy in the water, they are not
the best swimmers
