Cetaceans - Marine Biology

studied byStudied by 4 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 8

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

9 Terms

1
Baleen teeth
________: allows animals to "filter feeds.
New cards
2
Cetacea
What are predominantly adapted to marine life, can not survive on land at all? Answer with a single words or term.
New cards
3
Cetaceans
________ are white, black, gray, bluish- gray, or pink in color, many are spotted, mottled, streaked, or boldly patterned.
New cards
4
Dorsal blowhole
Their adaptations can be seen through characteristics such as: ________: allows animals to breathe.
New cards
5
Ceteaceans keystone species
________ is the blue whale.
New cards
6
Blue
________ whales help to keep the number of krill and phytoplankton in balance.
New cards
7
Cetaceans
________ provide a greater understanding of brain functioning in intelligent /social animals.
New cards
8
Cetaceans
________ known for breathing through the blowhole on top of their head.
New cards
9
Cetaceans
________ are relatively known for their extremely efficient lungs and circulatory system, which allows them to dive for extended periods of time, allowing them to use about 12 % of the oxygen they inhale compared to 4 % used by terrestrial mammals.
New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 2 people
140 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 104 people
687 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 15 people
678 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 379 people
304 days ago
5.0(3)
note Note
studied byStudied by 366 people
702 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 20 people
779 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 1233 people
703 days ago
4.6(5)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (80)
studied byStudied by 16 people
680 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (43)
studied byStudied by 33 people
494 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (20)
studied byStudied by 7 people
456 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (41)
studied byStudied by 13 people
378 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (100)
studied byStudied by 2 people
93 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (77)
studied byStudied by 5 people
408 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (125)
studied byStudied by 4 people
656 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (57)
studied byStudied by 37 people
321 days ago
5.0(1)
robot