Question 1

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with.
-Pigments

Accepted Answer

A) iridophores 
B) chromataphores 
C) obliterative 
A) iridophores 
B) chromataphores 
C) obliterative B

Question 2

The largest known fish is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the blue whale. 
B)  the whale shark. 
C)  the megamouth shark. 
D)  the great white shark. 
E)  the humpback whale. 
A)  the blue whale. 
B)  the whale shark. 
C)  the megamouth shark. 
D)  the great white shark. 
E)  the humpback whale. B

Question 3

The neuromast cells are part of the system to

Accepted Answer

A)  process light. 
B)  sense electrical currents in the water. 
C)  control balance. 
D)  detect vibrations. 
E)  detect dissolved chemicals. 
A)  process light. 
B)  sense electrical currents in the water. 
C)  control balance. 
D)  detect vibrations. 
E)  detect dissolved chemicals. D

Question 4

The spiracle in conjunction with a ventral gill in skates and rays is an adaptation that allows them to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be nekton. 
B)  have a bottom existence. 
C)  position their mouth ventrally. 
D)  avoid detection by predators. 
E)  filter feed on plankton. 
A)  be nekton. 
B)  have a bottom existence. 
C)  position their mouth ventrally. 
D)  avoid detection by predators. 
E)  filter feed on plankton.

Question 5

Match the fish with its feeding type.
-Carnivore

Accepted Answer

A) Anchovies 
B) Grouper 
C) Surgeonfish 
D) Hagfish 
A) Anchovies 
B) Grouper 
C) Surgeonfish 
D) Hagfish

Question 6

The subclass of Chondrichthyes with an operculum is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sharks. 
B)  skates. 
C)  rays. 
D)  chimaeras. 
E)  hagfish. 
A)  sharks. 
B)  skates. 
C)  rays. 
D)  chimaeras. 
E)  hagfish.

Question 7

Fertilization is internal in sharks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The spiral valve is a specialized structure found within:

Accepted Answer

A)  bony fishes. 
B)  sharks. 
C)  sea turtles. 
D)  lampreys. 
E)  sea birds. 
A)  bony fishes. 
B)  sharks. 
C)  sea turtles. 
D)  lampreys. 
E)  sea birds.

Question 9

Fishes that exhibit a sedentary lifestyle have ____ bodies.

Accepted Answer

A)  fusiform 
B)  laterally compressed 
C)  globular 
D)  flattened 
E)  streamlined 
A)  fusiform 
B)  laterally compressed 
C)  globular 
D)  flattened 
E)  streamlined

Question 10

Match the reproductive type of sharks with its characteristic.
-Ovoviparity

Accepted Answer

A) development in mother's uterus without an egg 
B) egg released outside of body 
C) egg hatched in mothers uterus 
A) development in mother's uterus without an egg 
B) egg released outside of body 
C) egg hatched in mothers uterus

Question 11

What are 3 adaptations of skates and rays for living on the bottom? Contrast these adaptations to those of the bony flatfishes such as halibut.

Accepted Answer

The skates and rays are adapted to their

Question 12

The forward thrust of swimming sharks is created by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the pectoral fins. 
B)  the pelvic fins. 
C)  the dorsal fin. 
D)  the caudal fin. 
E)  the anal fin. 
A)  the pectoral fins. 
B)  the pelvic fins. 
C)  the dorsal fin. 
D)  the caudal fin. 
E)  the anal fin.

Question 13

The discharge of the electric organ of electric rays delivers up to 220 volts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with.
-Structural Colors

Accepted Answer

A) iridophores 
B) chromataphores 
C) obliterative 
A) iridophores 
B) chromataphores 
C) obliterative

Question 15

Seasonal migration is common among marine fisheries. Describe the types and indicate the primary causes of migration.

Accepted Answer

Spawning, changing temperatures, and fol

Question 16

The sucker of clingfishes is modified from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the mouth. 
B)  the pectoral fins. 
C)  a disc on top of the head. 
D)  the pelvic fins. 
E)  the first dorsal fin. 
A)  the mouth. 
B)  the pectoral fins. 
C)  a disc on top of the head. 
D)  the pelvic fins. 
E)  the first dorsal fin.

Question 17

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with.
-Countershading

Accepted Answer

A) iridophores 
B) chromataphores 
C) obliterative 
A) iridophores 
B) chromataphores 
C) obliterative

Question 18

Which of the following is not a camouflage device?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromatophores 
B)  iridophores 
C)  thigmotaxis 
D)  obliterative countershading 
A)  chromatophores 
B)  iridophores 
C)  thigmotaxis 
D)  obliterative countershading

Question 19

A first aid for stingray injury is:

Accepted Answer

A)  place the injured area in cold water or apply ice packs. 
B)  pour ammonia over the injured area. 
C)  place the injured area in hot water. 
D)  apply MSG to the injured area. 
E)  urinate onto the wound. 
A)  place the injured area in cold water or apply ice packs. 
B)  pour ammonia over the injured area. 
C)  place the injured area in hot water. 
D)  apply MSG to the injured area. 
E)  urinate onto the wound.

Question 20

Utilizing pigments for camouflage is common in ____ fishes.

Accepted Answer

A)  benthic 
B)  tuna 
C)  pelagic 
D)  reef 
E)  angler 
A)  benthic 
B)  tuna 
C)  pelagic 
D)  reef 
E)  angler

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with. -Pigments

The largest known fish is:

The neuromast cells are part of the system to

The spiracle in conjunction with a ventral gill in skates and rays is an adaptation that allows them to:

Match the fish with its feeding type. -Carnivore

The subclass of Chondrichthyes with an operculum is called:

Fertilization is internal in sharks.

The spiral valve is a specialized structure found within:

Fishes that exhibit a sedentary lifestyle have ____ bodies.

Match the reproductive type of sharks with its characteristic. -Ovoviparity

What are 3 adaptations of skates and rays for living on the bottom? Contrast these adaptations to those of the bony flatfishes such as halibut.

The forward thrust of swimming sharks is created by:

The discharge of the electric organ of electric rays delivers up to 220 volts.

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with. -Structural Colors

Seasonal migration is common among marine fisheries. Describe the types and indicate the primary causes of migration.

The sucker of clingfishes is modified from:

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with. -Countershading

Which of the following is not a camouflage device?

A first aid for stingray injury is:

Utilizing pigments for camouflage is common in ____ fishes.

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Marine Mammals

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Exam 10: Marine Fishes

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with. -Pigments

The largest known fish is:

The neuromast cells are part of the system to

The spiracle in conjunction with a ventral gill in skates and rays is an adaptation that allows them to:

Match the fish with its feeding type. -Carnivore

The subclass of Chondrichthyes with an operculum is called:

Fertilization is internal in sharks.

The spiral valve is a specialized structure found within:

Fishes that exhibit a sedentary lifestyle have ____ bodies.

Match the reproductive type of sharks with its characteristic. -Ovoviparity

What are 3 adaptations of skates and rays for living on the bottom? Contrast these adaptations to those of the bony flatfishes such as halibut.

The forward thrust of swimming sharks is created by:

The discharge of the electric organ of electric rays delivers up to 220 volts.

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with. -Structural Colors

Seasonal migration is common among marine fisheries. Describe the types and indicate the primary causes of migration.

The sucker of clingfishes is modified from:

Match the word with the one it is most closely associated with. -Countershading

Which of the following is not a camouflage device?

A first aid for stingray injury is:

Utilizing pigments for camouflage is common in ____ fishes.

Science and Marine Biology

Fundamentals of Ecology

Geology of the Ocean

Water, Waves, and Tides

Biological Concepts

Marine Microbes

Multicellular Primary Producers

Lower Invertebrates

Higher Invertebrates

Reptiles and Birds

Marine Mammals

Intertidal Communities

Estuaries

Coral Reef Communities

Continental Shelves and Neritic Zone

The Open Sea

Life in the Oceans Depths

Harvesting the Oceans Resources

Oceans in Jeopardy

Filters