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Marine Ecosystems
Word Wall Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bioluminescent Organisms | Organisms that make their own light. |
| Hydrothermal Vents | Underwater volcanoes that spew out steam. |
| Marine Snow | Organic particles that float downward and serve as food for marine life. |
| Trench | Deepest parts of the ocean and are formed by plate tectonics. |
| Chemosynthesis | Using chemicals and heat energy to make food. |
| Estuary | Where the tide meets a stream at the mouth of a large river. |
| Salinity | The salt level in water. |
| Ecosystem | A system formed by interacting organisms with their environment. |