Adaptations are features that enable organisms to adjust to life in…

Question Adaptations are features that enable organisms to adjust to life in… Adaptations are features that enable organisms to adjust to life in a particular habitat, enhancing their chances of survival.  There are three types of adaptations – structural (i.e., morphological), physiological, and behavioral – and most organisms exhibit combinations of all three types.There is a range of habitats within the ocean and, as a result, the ocean is home to a vast array of organisms.  Marine organisms have adapted to survive in diverse habitats, each with unique variations in light, seawater properties, and circulation patterns.In this Discussion,  explore how oceanographic conditions dictate the adaptations utilized by marine organisms.Select a pelagic environment and design a fictitious model organism that would survive there.  As discussed in Sections 1.3 and 6.5 (Webb), pp. 129-134 in Chapter 6  Download Chapter 6(Hassenzahl et al.), and the NOAA Ocean Explorer on Exploring Ocean Zones , the pelagic zone is further divided based on depth and light availability.  Identify the specific zone where your model organism resides, and explain their adaptations in relation to the oceanographic conditions that would be experienced by an organism living in that zone.  Share your design in the form of a simple, well-labeled drawing with brief, descriptive bullet points that justify each adaptation. Earth Science Science Oceanography ESCI 3351 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)