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The questions on the worksheet can be answered by watching Blue Planet II: Episode III Coral Reefs. To get full credit answer the questions completely, correctly and in full sentences and submit by the due date.
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1. What unique trait does the cuttlefish have and how do we think it helps it to hunt? What is another advantage of this special trait?
2. What is the areal extent coral reefs on earth and what is the proportion of the oceanic biota that live on coral reefs.
3. Describe the grouper octopus collaboration
4. What lives inside corral Polyps and what do these do creatures do for the corral?
5. What do corrals extract from ocean water to make their homes?
6. How do parrotfish contribute to sand production?
7. What is Turtle Rock and why is it important?
8. What are the bottle nose dolphins doing at the reef.
9. Name the two creatures attracted to coral reef lagoons by the tide and describe what happens?
10. Who is the ancient predator and which hunter does it prey on at night?
11. Describe the carpet anemone clownfish relationship.
12. What 2 important roles do male clownfish play (other than sperm donor) to support the family?
13. Why is the drop off such a dangerous place for groupers here?
14. What causes corral "bleaching?