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Why do the carrier crabs carry sea urchin?
because the crab needs the sea urchin for protection and the sea urchin needs the crab for food
What are the predators of kelp?
the purple sea urchin
Where does a sea urchin live?
in the kelp forest
Which echinoderm is harmful to kelp forests?
sea urchin
This echinoderm is harmful to kelp forests?
sea urchin
What affects the sea urchin population and the kelp forests?
Sea urchin populations are primarily affected by predator dynamics, particularly the presence of sea otters, which help keep their numbers in check. Overfishing of these predators and environmental changes can lead to sea urchin overpopulation, resulting in "urchin barrens" where kelp forests are devastated. Additionally, factors such as water temperature, nutrient availability, and pollution can influence both sea urchin reproduction and kelp health, further impacting the balance of these ecosystems. The interplay between these elements is crucial for maintaining healthy kelp forests.
What is the purpose of otters?
they control the population of sea urchin which helps kelp grow.
What herbivores eat seaweed?
The purple sea urchin is devastating kelp forests.
Do sea otters eat sea otters?
Sea otters do not eat kelp but they do live in the kelp forests. They use the deep cover as protection from predators. Sea otters eat the red sea urchin that will destroy a kelp forest if left unchecked.
Are kelp's an omnivore carnivore or a herbivore?
To the extent of my knowledge, kelp is a herbivore. They cannot eat any type of animal or fish.
What sea creature eats kelp as its main diet?
The sea urchin primarily feeds on kelp as its main diet. They play a crucial role in controlling kelp forest ecosystems by grazing on the blades of kelp plants.
What are some marine biomes?
Sea weed, green algae, sea sponges, sea urchin, sea anemone, kelp, sea grass, phytoplankton.
