While Leatherback Sea Turtles Survived the Impact of the Giant

question 24

Short Answer

While leatherback sea turtles survived the impact of the giant asteroid that probably wiped out the dinosaurs more than 60 million years ago,they and other sea turtle species may not survive the growing ____________________ on their environment.

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record electrical activity of the brain, used in the diagnosis of various neurological disorders, in sleep research, and for monitoring brain activity in other research contexts.

Melatonin

A hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a major role in regulating sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.

Insomnia

The inability to get to sleep, stay asleep, or get a good quality of sleep.

Total Amount

Refers to the complete or whole quantity or sum of all parts or elements within a set or group.