Dive into the Depths: How Well Do You Know Creatures of the Deep?
Dive into the Depths: How Well Do You Know Creatures of the Deep?
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Created 7/12/2024
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Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of deep-sea creatures! Test your knowledge on some of the most incredible inhabitants of the ocean's depths, from bioluminescent fish to bizarre invertebrates.
1. What proportion of ocean species live on or just above the seafloor?
Approximately 98%
About 65%
Around 85%
Nearly 75%
2. What process do creatures near deep-sea hydrothermal vents rely on for energy?
Respiration
Fermentation
Chemosynthesis
Photosynthesis
3. What kind of deep-sea creatures burrow into the bones of large animal carcasses?
Rockfish
Anemones
Hagfish
Osedax worms
4. Approximately how tall can deep-sea coral colonies grow?
7 meters
15 meters
5 meters
10 meters
5. What is a predominant feature of deep-sea animal color adaptations?
Transparency
Brightness
Yellow spots
Green hues
6. Which animal is considered the deepest diving mammal?
Cuvier’s beaked whale
Sperm whale
Emperor penguin
Southern elephant seal
7. Which deep-sea creature is known for protecting its eggs until they hatch, often starving in the process?
Benthos shrimp
Anglerfish
Casper octopus
Deep-sea squid
8. What type of compounds are found in certain deep-sea sponges?
Anti-inflammatory
Antiviral
Immunosuppressive
Antiseptic
9. What do most deep-sea creatures rely on for food due to the scarcity of photosynthesis?
Small fish
Algae
Plankton
Detritus
10. Which species inhabit the deep-sea coral reef in Cordell Bank Marine Sanctuary?
Rockfish and anemones
Jellyfish and cod
Lobsters and eels
Crabs and squids
11. What is the main abiotic factor deep-sea life must contend with?
High oxygen
Lack of light
Low temperature
Strong currents
12. Which of these feeding behaviors is typical of sea cucumbers in the deep sea?