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How are sea urchins and kelp forests connected?
sea urchins eat kelp.
Do sea urchins eat kelp?
Fish, birds, octopi, and sea otters eats Kelp crabs.
Which is stronger a sea urchin or a kelp crab?
kelp crab is stronger
How do kelp beds help sea otters?
Sea otters tangle themselves up in the kelp, while they sleep, so they do not float away
Is kelp forest sea water or fresh water?
The common Kelp as we know grows in sea water.
Which whales eat Kelp?
Killer whales eat kelp from time to time. Other animals that eat kelp include sea otters and sea urchins.
What are the predators of bull kelp?
The predators of bull kelp are sea urchins.
Does a sea otter have a symbiotic relationship with any other organisms?
Yes, sea otters have a mutualistic relationship with kelp. Sea otters control sea urchin populations by feeding on them, preventing overgrazing on kelp forests. In return, kelp provides a habitat for sea otters and helps stabilize the marine ecosystem.
What does the deep sea angler eat?
sea kelp
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 three examples of symbiotic relationships present in the kelp forest?
The kelp uses the sea urchins to keep it in check, from growing too much. However, the sea urchins eat kelp, so they destroy kelp growth. Also, sea otters eat urchins, and they live in the kelp forest.
What happens to kelp forests when sea urchins are not present in the ecosystem?
When sea urchins are not present in the ecosystem kelp forests thrive.
