Marine Biology Final Exam Study Guide (100 points)
NAME:_______________________
Define the following terms:
1. continental drift
2. plate tectonics
3. marine biology
4. tsunami
5. evacuation
6. epicenter
7. aftershock
8. harbor wave
9. ectotherm
10. endotherm
11. poikiliotherm
12. homeotherm
13. classification
14. taxonomy
15. frustule
16. theca
17. flagella
18. pilli
19. capsule
20. cyanobacteria
21. extremophile
22. Paramecium
23. osculum
24. spongin
25. spicules
26. cnidocytes
27. nematocytes
28. choanocytes
29. polyp
30. medusa
31. autonomy
32. decopoda
33. echinodermata
34. evisceration
35. molt
36. regeneration
37. tube feet
38. ampullae of lorenzini
39. countershading
40. cryptic coloration
41. disruptive coloration
42. structural colors
43. warning coloration
44. carapace
45. endemic species
46. ectotherm
47. homeotherm
48. blubber
49. convergent evolution
50. great whales
51. pinniped
52. sexual dimorphism
53. tusks
54. smallest and shallowest ocean
55. largest and deepest ocean
56. When was the earth and solar system formed?
57. What percentage of Earth is covered by ocean?
58. Name the two main types of smokers found at the hydrothermal vents near the mid-ocean ridge.
59. Bacteria and tube worms have a very special interaction. What type of relationship do bacteria and tube
worms have? Describe how they benefit from each other.
60. Know the major points of the Japan Tsunami and the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
61. What ocean does 90% of tsunami events occur in?
62. Know the taxonomic levels. (there’s 7)
63. Know the classification criteria with descriptions. (there’s 5)
64. Briefly describe chlorophyta; phaeophyta; rhodophyta.
65. Why are hagfish and lamprey considered to be the most primitive fish?
66. Name the three main reasons that fish swim.
67. Name 2 main characteristic differences between a ray and a skate.
68. What is the purpose of reptilian scales?
69. What adaptation in birds has aided in flight? (NOT WINGS)
70. How are the wings of penguins different from other seabirds?
71. How many species of penguins are there and in which hemisphere can they be found?
72. How is the sex of reptiles determined? Be specific.
73. Know the 7 species of sea turtles and how they got their name.
74. Know the 6 key characteristics of marine mammals given in your notes.
75. The closet relatives to manatees and dugongs.
76. The largest sirenian of all, which is now extinct.
77. Know the symmetry types for the phyla and classes of animals discussed.
78. Know the Lab Practical – PRACTICE that has been placed on my website. (schleyscience.weebly.com)
This study guide is due the day of the final. It will be taken for a daily grade. You still are required to do this even if you are exempting the exam.