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Adaptations of Marine organisms (Physical adaptations (Extremities…
Adaptations of Marine organisms
Movement
Nekton
Benthos
Plankton
Physical adaptations
Extremities
acquiring food
defense
movement
sensing
hunting
mating
Antenna
feeling
Shells and Skin
defense - hard shell, stinging cells, sharp spines
controlling salt intake and retention
camouflage
accommodating growth
protection from drying out
bioluminecence
Eye parts
depth perception
distance of sight
field of vision
Mouth Parts
types of feeding
defense
usual food
Tails
defense
digging
swimming, navigation, stabilization
communication
Coloration
camouflage
attracting mates
mimicry
Unique Structures
sensing
mimicry
stinging
Body Shape
Movement
fitting into narrow or small spaces
fast swimming for chasing prey or alluding predators
diving
Behavioral adaptations
Communications/Socialization
hunting strategies
care for young
safety in groups
Courtship
social interaction
attracting mates
Survival Behaviors
maintaining homeostasis
avoiding predators
acquiring food
Seasonal
mating
nesting
migration