Intertidal Organisms

question 36

Multiple Choice

Intertidal organisms

• A) Are usually the same temperature as air temperature at the time of low tide
• B) Always suffer from high heat stress
• C) Can never move to a place where they can avoid drying out
• D) May be cooler than a comparably sized nonliving object on a hot day at the time of low tide

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Definitions:

Sinus

Hollow in a bone or other tissue; enlarged channel for blood or lymph.

Zygomatic Bone

A bone on the side of the skull forming the prominence of the cheek and contributing to the orbits surrounding the eyes.

Nasal Bone

One of a pair of small bones forming the upper part of the bridge of the nose.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spine that acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain.