Ocean Ecosystems Vocabulary 98 Vocabulary Benthos Plankton Nekton

Ocean Ecosystems Vocabulary… 98

Vocabulary Benthos Plankton Nekton Upwelling Hydrothermal Vents phytoplankton Definition Unique Features/ Examples

Ocean Ecosystems Vocabulary… 98 Read pages 147 -150 in the COACH book Using the COACH book, define the following words and add any examples or unique features of each one. Vocabulary Definition Unique Features/ Examples Benthos Plankton Nekton Upwelling Hydrothermal Vents phytoplankton Skip this one…we will do this one together

Read pages 147 -150 in the COACH book • Fill in your chart as you read (skip phytoplankton-we will add the definition together)

OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS… 98 Vocabulary Definition Benthos Plankton Nekton Upwelling Hydrothermal Vents phytoplankton Organisms that live on or near the bottom of the ocean, sometimes attached to the ocean floor Unique Features/ Examples Kelp, sponges, worms Small microscopic organisms that move with the currents Swimming animals The movement of nutrient rich waters from the deep ocean to the shallow areas Cracks in the ocean crust that releases minerals and heats the bottom of the ocean Plankton that can undergo photosynthesis Whales, shark, fish Most of the fish caught is from this area. Bacteria and worms live here Creates oxygen Bottom of the food chain for all of organisms in the ocean

Phytoplankton DEFINTION: Plankton that can undergo photosynthesis UNIQUE FEATURES: Creates oxygen Bottom of the food chain for all of organisms in the ocean

Intertidal Zone • Description • Organisms • Adaptations between low tide and high tide areas; exposed to air and water Sea anenome, crabs, star fish, seaweed Crabs burrow in sand Mussels attach to the rocks

Neretic Zone Description (coral reefs and kelp forests) Area from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf Organisms Where upwelling occurs Coral reef First day nemo

The deeper in the ocean you go, the less living organisms you will see. Oceanic Zone The area after the continental shelf • Description Whales, sharks, dolphins, anglerfish • Organisms • Characteristics of Water Very cold water, limited sunlight, high pressure Angler attack Angler nemo