Crustacean

seals spend little time on land and like to swim in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. These smooth and glossy swimmers , swim these chilly waters feed on fish and crustaceans . They can be submerged for up to 15 minutes. Harp seals are also called Saddleback seals because of the dark , Saddlebacks are…

Barnacles are an interesting marine species. Barnacles belong to the crustacean family, along with crabs and crayfish. They are arthropods, or invertebrates. Barnacles are unusual in that stand on their head and eat with their feet. Barnacles live only in marine or saltwater environments. They prefer a rocky habitat. Barnacles can attach themselves in dense clusters to rocks, ships and even large animals. They live on hard surfaces at all latitudes at all depths from the intertidal zone to the…

has the length of 1.9 m (6.2 ft). They are usually brown to grey and have a very slim body structure. These animals usually have about 6-25 pups. wingheads are considered harmless to humans. This creature usually eats small fish, bony fish, and crustaceans. wingheads are color blind. They are also frequently eaten by great hammerhead…

Zoning is an essential facet used to maintain Moreton Bay. It is a primary tool which segregates any prohibited activity as well as managing the marine parks ecosystem. There are a variety of benefits that result from zoning, it protects biodiversity which will ensure a range of fish in the eco-system (Marsh, 2015), it helps to make sure the continued existence of unique species and habitats that have been around over the years (Marsh, 2015).. For endangered species that live in the area, it…

in water containing food then press out the excess water out past sieve-like mouthparts, left with only food in their mouths. Depending on the animal, it is normal for larger filter feeders to consume smaller filter feeders such as the larvae of crustaceans and bivalves. In the Bathypelagic zone filter feeders include glass sponge and tube worms. (Paleontological Research Institution,…

The cutest most microscopic critter in the deep ocean just might be the dumbo octopus. It has large, rounded fins on its body that resemble the ears of “Dumbo, Walt Disney’s animated elephant.” And like the adorable little elephant, the dumbo octopus uses those big “ears” to get around. It’s biome is the aquatic Marine. Dumbo octopus can be found typically in every ocean in the world. Although, the dumbo octopus is a deep sea animal that lives on the floor of the ocean at extreme depths. The…

Frequently inhabits marshes, beaver’s ponds, salt marshes, mudflats, harbors, and human-created canals and ditches. To feed, they have to be near wooded wetlands near shallow bodies for feeding. These waters should be abundant in small fishes, crustaceans, reptiles, amphibians and a whole abundance of different species. They will roost close or on the ground and perch on stumps, trees, or submerged debris. Green herons typically nest near water on hammock in a marsh or in a tree, but nest in…

The invasive snakehead fish is killing and out competing our native fish species, taking their food and eating some of the smaller fish species. This paper is going to discuss the environmental effects of the invasive snakeheads.This paper will also talk about their background and possible solutions to keep them from destroying our environment. If you ever see a snakehead or catch one, here are a couple ways to identify the snakehead. They have a long cylindrical body with a large mouth and…

There are many endangered species in the Great Barrier Reef. One specific species is critically endangered, which means it is in high risk of becoming extinct, at any moment. That species is the Hawksbill sea turtle. Most people should be concerned, because they’re going extinct because we’re throwing plastic into the ocean. Also, we’re killing them for their skin and their shells. Lastly, their reproduction doesn’t occur rapidly, so every 2 to 3 years, will new Hawksbill be born/hatched. The…

amount of food. The Emperor Penguin plays an important role in the ecosystem of Antarctica. They are predators to small fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Emperor Penguins are important prey to Larger animals like leopard seals and large sharks. There are no cynical influences of Emperor Penguins on humans. Emperor Penguins are carnivores and mostly eat crustaceans, fish, and cephalopods. Proportions of their prey vary seasonally, depending on the amount of prey in the area. Fish prey species…