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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Unlocking the Hidden Potential: An Overview of Phylum Porifera – The Aquatic Invertebrates Lacking Organs and Tissue Differentiation

Phylum Porifera Sponges- filter feeders- ostia: small pores that pull in water- choanocytes: cells within ostia that pick up planktonic food- osculum: opening at top where water...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Exploring the Wonders of Phylum Ctenophora: Anatomy, Diet, Reproduction, Bioluminescence and Ecosystem Impact

Phylum Ctenophora – comb jellies – different from true jellies- “combs” – rows of cilia- move through pulsing cilia Phylum Ctenophora refers to a group of marine...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Exploring the Diversity and Importance of Arthropods: From Insects to Crustaceans.

Phylum Arthropoda – Subphyla Crustacea (The bodies of amphipods are flattened sideways and have highly arched backs, while isopods are dorsoventrally flattened ventrally and are bigger in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Exploring the World of Plankton: Importance, Diversity, and Role in Aquatic Ecosystems

passively drifting or weakly swimming organisms that are not independent of currents. Includes mostly microscopic algae, protozoa, and larval forms of higher animals plankton The organisms you...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Discovering the Importance of Nektonic Organisms in Marine Ecosystems: An Overview.

nekton nan Nekton refers to the organisms that live and move in the open water or the pelagic zone of oceans, lakes, and rivers. These organisms are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Dive into the World of Benthos: Importance and Significance in Aquatic Ecosystems

benthos nan Benthos is a term used to describe the community of organisms that live on or in the bottom of oceans, rivers, lakes, or any other...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Exploring the Pelagic Zone: Three Subzones and Importance of the Open Ocean Ecosystem

pelagic nan Pelagic refers to the open ocean and the organisms and ecosystems that inhabit it. It is the region of the ocean that is not near...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Marine Biology

Exploring the Vital Role of Benthic Organisms in Aquatic Ecosystems

benthic nan Benthic is a term used to describe organisms that live on or near the bottom of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water....