Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Glutamic Acid: Exploring its Three Ionizable Groups

There are three ionizable groups (weak acids and/or bases) in glutamic acid. Label them on the structure below. Explanation: Ionizable groups contain polar bonds between atoms with...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Adaptations of Sessile Animals on Rocky Shores to Endure the Harsh Intertidal Environment

Most sessile animals living on rocky shores are Filter feeders adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the intertidal zone, also known as the area between...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Preserving Sessile Epifauna: Their Ecological Importance in Marine Ecosystems

The sessile epifauna consists of Attached animals organisms that live attached to a substrate and do not move around. Some examples of sessile epifauna include barnacles, oysters,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Adaptations of Barnacles in High Wave Energy Environments

If a rocky shore highly exposed to wave action is compared to a similar rocky shore that is a lot less exposed to wave action, we should...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Adaptations and Strategies of Intertidal Organisms: Epibiosis as a Means of Survival in Challenging Environments

Attachment of one organism to another in the intertidal is most likely a result of limited Space space to attach to a suitable substrate. Intertidal organisms are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

5 Effective Strategies Used by Intertidal Organisms to Avoid Desiccation

Which of the following strategies is not used to avoid dessication in the intertidal Crowding by organisms in areas that are always moist The following strategies are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

The Importance of Pneumatocysts for Rockweeds in the Marine Environment

Many types of rockweeds/macroalgaes have pneumatocycts that assist them is gaining Light availability buoyancy in water. These bulbous structures are comprised of gas-filled chambers that help the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Why Byssal Threads are Crucial for the Survival of Mussels?

Byssal threads are used by mussels to cope with Wave shock the harsh environment of their habitat. These threads are strong, flexible and adhesive structures that help...