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Lab Activity 10.2
Coral Biology
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Directions
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Study
the instructional material below. Be sure to click on each of the photographs
for an enlarged view in a separate window. The
larger version is necessary to complete the assignment.
It opens in a separate window which can be resized by grabbing the bottom
right corner and dragging it. It
can also be moved by
grabbing the top heading bar and dragging it.
Be sure to close the extra window by using the X in IBM, or the close box
in MAC when you are finished using them. |
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Introduction
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Now
we will examine the biology of coral reefs. Coral reefs are ecologically
complex. The organisms that live in them interact with each other in a variety
of ways creating a rich web of life. Each species has unique characteristics
that allow it to specialize on particular reef resources in ways that other
species cannot. In this lab activity you will study the basic biology of
the corals that produce reefs. |
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Instruction
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Answer
the following questions about corals and coral reefs by visiting the Sea
World/Busch Gardens Corals and Coral Reefs Web Site and searching for
answers. Prepare an answer for each of the questions listed below. You can
print out the charts and fill them in or create similar charts in your notebook.
Be sure
to write about what you are learning in the lab section of your notebook.
You will be expected to answer questions about the lab activity during
the lab self test and lab quiz. It helps to have your text and coloring
books open beside you for support.
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| Supporting
Information |
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to the Assigned Readings Below: |
| Marine
Biology Textbook |
Chapter
14, pages 300 and 301 |
| Marine
Biology Coloring Book |
Plate
23 |
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Senses
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Answers |
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Describe the nervous system of a coral polyp. |
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Describe the sensory abilities of coral polyps. |
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Adaptations
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Answers |
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What type of relationship do corals and zooxanthellae have? |
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How do corals benefit from their zooxanthellae? |
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How do zooxanthellae benefit their from corals? |
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How do corals use toxins? |
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Diet and Eating
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What do corals eat? |
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How do corals feed? |
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How do polyps benefit from the meals of their neighbors? |
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