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OCE Test 2 V
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| All of the following are adaptations to life in the epipelagic zone except | increased density |
| Which of the following is a member of the Phylum Cnidaria | jellyfish |
| Identify the mismatched pair | Squid-Chordata |
| Which set of fins is used for turning and breaking | pectoral and pelvic |
| Which set of fins is used as stabilizers | anal and dorsal |
| The shape of the caudal fin of a shark is referred to as | heterocercal |
| The body shape among fishes varies greatly in accordance with habitat and life-style. A torpedo-styled body is found among | fast swimming fishes |
| Which of the following is not an adaptation for deep diving in Cetaceans | blood flow is shifted from the brain to the extremities |
| A modified circulatory system in tuna helps it | Cruise for long periods of time, maintain a relatively high body temperature, minimize heat loss, swim very fast for short periods of time |
| All of the following are adaptations of mesopelagic fishes except | Large body |
| Bioluminescence is employed by mesopelagic animals for all of the following except | warning coloration |
| Which of the following affect the ability of species to capture food | body length, body temperature, circulatory system, speed |
| An example of a cruiser is a | tuna |
| The muscle tissue of a lunger is predominantly | white |
| The speed of a fish is closely related to its | length |
| Cruisers often have relatively high body temperature because | it increases the power output of muscle tissue |
| All of the following are baleen whales except | sperm whales |
| Identify the mismatched pair | manatee-Cetacca |
| Sea lions are easily distinguished from seals because they | have external ears |
| The humpback and other baleen whales migrate every year to | mate and give birth in the tropics during the winter |