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How does giant otter environment impact them?
They are a vital part of the ocean's ecosystem. Without otters, sea urchins would have no predators and would overpopulate and likely destroy kelp forests, which are a food source for urchins.
Why is kelp greenish-brown?
The colour of kelp depend on what phylum if fits into. If the kelp is green, it is part of Phylum Chlorophyta. If the kelp is red, it is part of Phylum Rhodophyta. If the kelp is brown, it is part of Phylum Phaeophyta. hope this helped :)
What part of speech is kelp?
Kelp is a noun.
How Much kelp do sea urchins eat?
yes
What creates pockets of calm water near Amchitka Island in the Aleutians?
The underwater kelp forests (giant kelp) along the shore provide calmer areas for marine life. This is part of a symbiotic relationship between the kelp and the sea otters that inhabit the area. By consuming the sea urchins that would otherwise destroy the kelp, the sea otters help maintain the complex coastal ecosystem.
Why does the sea sometimes look green?
The presence of algae often makes the sea green. So if you're looking at a part of the ocean that seems green, there might be a kelp forest underneath.
What is the living part of forests?
What is the living part of the forests
What is a neritic zone ecosystem?
A huge variety of organisms are found here. The shallow water over the continental shelf receives sunlight and a steady supply of nutrients washed from the land into the ocean. Kelp forests and Coral reefs.
What part of sea kelp is used in ice cream?
Aginate or alginic acid is a carbohydrate from a kelp. This is used to thicken ice cream, jellies, salad dressings and even toothpaste.
Where does sea kelp fit on the energy pyramid?
At the wide part in the bottom. They are primary producers
What part of the food web is kelp forest part of?
With photosynthesis, kelp use sunlight to make its own food, just like plants do. All living things need water. Kelp are neither plants nor animals; they are protists.
Do the jaguars live in forests?
Yes, and rain forests, even deserts in the northern part of their range.
