Ocean Literacy #5d states, “Ocean biology provides many unique examples of life…, adaptations… that do not occur on land.” Striped bass (Mornoe saxatilis) have many adaptations, such as an inferior mouth, to grab food below because they are carnivorous. They have a rounded tail for short burst of speed t get away from bigger predators, and a fusiform body for high speeds.
The striped bass live all the way north of Canada, all the way down to Florida. The striped bass mostly live in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, but can also live in Long Island Sound. Striped bass live in the pelagic zone (all of the ocean, not near the sea floor). Striped bass live in saltwater, but swim to freshwater to spawn in late-March to early-June. Striped bass prefer
The striped bass live all the way north of Canada, all the way down to Florida. The striped bass mostly live in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, but can also live in Long Island Sound. Striped bass live in the pelagic zone (all of the ocean, not near the sea floor). Striped bass live in saltwater, but swim to freshwater to spawn in late-March to early-June. Striped bass prefer