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Marine Biology Exam Chapter 6 Evolution Review
Marine Biology Exam Chapter 6 Evolution Review
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1
Which of the following is not a true big cat and thus not included in the Panthera genus?
Cheetah
Jaguar
Lion
Snow Leopard
2
Nudibranch is the term for the generally bad tasting group of soft-bodied marine gastropod molluscs
False
True
3
Descent with modifications means each living organism has descended from the same single species over time
False
True
4
Earliest limbed animals
Tripod
Tetrapod
Hydropod
Anthropod
5
Organisms on Earth can be organized into one family tree
True
False
6
Evidence he found:
Galapagos iguanas have developed to be the only marine iguanas in the world
Galapagos tortoises have different carapace textures
Galapagos finches have different beaks because of diet
he didn't find anything because he was playing soccer
7
Permit have false eye spots.
False
True
8
Homologous structures are
evolved independently in different species living in similar environments
species not closely related independently evolve similar traits
trait of common descendant evolves into different variations
physical features shared due to a common ancestor
9
Similar environments have similar types of organisms
False
True
10
Darwin Núñez is considered the father of the theory evolution
True
False
11
Moorish Idols have disruptive coloration
True
False
12
Bat wings, a dog's leg, a human arm, and a seal's flippers are examples of homologous structures
True
False
13
As per our discussion in class, there are 5 types of coloration
False
True
14
More organisms produced than can survive = greater competition for resources
True
False
15
Shows the cladistic relationship between a number of species
Cladogram
Darwingram
Gant chart
Phylogram
16
The first vertebrate to evolve four limbs and crawl out onto dry land
Tiktaalik
Tiki Taka
Tiktok
Tiquitaca
17
Warning coloration deters predators
False
True
18
CHARLES Darwin went to Galapagos
to play soccer with Alfred Russel Wallace
because it had nice beaches and he needed a vacation
to study the tortoises
where he found evidence to propose hypothesis of how life changes over time
19
Coloration of sharks and dolphins are examples of analogous features
False
True
20
identification and classification of organisms based on shared characteristics
taxodermy
the thing the IRS got Al Capone for
taxtotere
taxonomy
21
RNA stands for
Allelic frequency
Radon Alkaline
Ribonucleic acid
Deoxyribonucleic acid
22
Who is the most goofy?
Youssef
Nelson
Peter
Andre
23
Coloration of sharks and dolphins are examples of homologous structures
True
False
24
All living things share similar DNA, basic process of gene expression and amino acids
True
False
25
Which of the following is true about Sea Angels?
They have small specialized eyes at the ends of their sensory 'horns"
They flap their adapted foot to get around in the water column
They can jump very fast and moderately high
They are weak swimmers and their wings do not function very well
26
Animals evolved from plants.
True
False
27
Warning coloration indicates bad taste
True
False
28
What is the name of this character?
Thumper
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Roger Rabbit
Bugs Bunny
29
The Human appendix is vestigial
False
True
30
Mandarin Goby's bright colors are for attracting mate
False
True
31
The name given to the supercontinent in theory of continental drift
FrigginPacket
Pangea
Banshee
Pandora
32
Chromatophores are
a structural adaption that enables one species to resemble another species
a change in an organism metabolic processes that can occur quickly
remains or traces of past life found in rock record
specialized cells containing pigments
33
An Orca whale's dorsal fin is vestigial
False
True
34
Which of the following is not true about the mitochondria?
They have their own DNA which is inherited from the mother
It is the PoWeRhOuSe of the cell
The mitochondria is not membrane bound
Once their own cells, they evolved to be part of the cell via endosymbiosis
35
Orcas have eyespots next to their actual eyes
True
False
36
Which of the following is not true about Leaf Sheep?
They are gastropod mollusks with leaf shaped shells
They are hermaphroditic and bioluminescent
Despite being animals, they can perform photosynthesis
They eat algae which is where their green coloration originates from
37
DNA was the 1st molecule to self-replicate resulting in evolution
False
True
38
Why is diversity important?
Lukie Donny
Traits help the survival of certain organisms --> better adapted species
provide genetic equilibrium
organisms produce more offspring than are needed to maintain a population
39
Adaptations
attempt by many people to end the rule of one government
The ability of an organism to change its behavior
change to make life better suited to an organisms environment in short time
change in genetics of populations over successive generations
40
Which of the following is not true about Razorbills?
The male parent follows/raises the chick until it can forage on its own
Their beaks have hatchet-shaped edges allowing them to grasp onto fish
They can dive up to 330 feet into the water
They are critically endangered with only 117 adults remaining in the wild
41
warning coloration is a structural adaption that enables species to blend into their surroundings
True
False
42
Were plesiosaurs reptiles or dinosaurs?
dinosaurs
I think that was in jurassic park
reptiles
bird
43
Geographic distribution of life is evidence of evolution
True
False
44
Siphonophores are
structure in a present day organism serves no natural purpose
bad tasting organisms for marine predators
scientist compare and contrast how organisms grow and develop
colony of many genetically identical individuals that make up one organism
45
Dragonfly and bat wings evolved independently are examples of convergent evolution
False
True
46
Portuguese man of war's tentacles won't sting if the colony is dead
False
True
47
Oceanic manta rays have countershading
True
False
48
Disruptive coloration breaks up outline of organism
False
True
49
How are animals classified?
Species (broadest) to Kingdom (specific)
Domain (broadest) to Species (specific)
Species (broadest) to Genus (specific)
Domain (broadest) to Genus (specific)
50
Survival of the fittest
pattern of evolution where distantly related organisms evolve similar trait
trait of common ancestor evolves into different variations
species not closely related independently evolve similar traits
Individuals best suited for environment = successful survival & reproducing
51
The pelvic bone in a whale is vestigial
False
True
52
Jack Crevalles inhabit only inshore coastal waters
True
False
53
Genetic sequences are used to show how closely organisms are related
False
True
54
Carbon dating is a type of radiometric dating
False
True
55
Were pterosaurs reptiles or dinosaurs?
reptiles
dinosaurs
Isn't that the flying banshee from Avatar
I think that was in jurassic park
56
This animal communicates through clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls
North Atlantic Swordfish
Orca
Blue Ring Octopus
Portuguese Man of War
57
All life on Earth originated in the ocean
False
True
58
Evolution is defined as
change to make life better suited to an organisms environment in short time
change in genetics of populations over successive generations
the change of color and lack of tails
attempt by many people to end the rule of one government
59
Countershading: lighter backside, darker underside
False
True
60
The venom of the blue-ringed octopus could kill 26 adults in minutes
False
True
61
As tiger sharks mature, their lines begin to fade and almost disappear
False
True
62
Mandarin Gobies reach only 3 inches in length
False
True
63
Disruptive coloration consists of stripes and spots
False
True
64
Which of the following is not true about Houndfish?
are capable of puncturing their predators using their sharp snouts
lay eggs that have tendrils which are how they can attach to the seaweed
they can jump very fast and moderately high
have body hair which is how they get their name
65
A turtle's carapace is vestigial
False
True
66
The tree of life is known as the
Vitraya Ramunong Tree
Phylogenetic Tree
Sequoia Tree
mitochondria is the power house of the cell
67
the males' major claw is much larger than the minor claw, while the females' claws are both the same size
Mud Fiddler Crab
Spiny Lobster
Hermit Crab
True Rizzly Crabs
68
natural selection is when individuals with inherited characteristics have better opportunity to survive
True
False
69
Grey reef sharks have countershading
False
True
70
Convergent evolution
species not closely related independently evolve similar traits
Similar species that independently evolve similar traits
trait of common ancestor evolves into different variations
remains or traces of past life found in rock record
71
Which of the following species does not have a false eye spot?
Moorish Idol
Butterflyfish
Spicebush Shallowtail
Signal Goby
72
Divergent evolution
trait of common ancestor evolves into different variations
remains or traces of past life found in rock record
Similar species that independently evolve similar traits
species not closely related independently evolve similar traits
73
Which of the following is true about sand dollars?
Sand dollars are white when alive
They're not living organisms
can be aged by counting the growth rings on the plates of the exoskeleton
Have no relation to sea urchins or starfish
74
Orca whales are the largest species in the dolphin family
False
True
75
Chinstrap penguins have countershading
False
True
76
coloration is used for camouflage
True
False
77
Cryptic coloration and camouflage are essentially the same thing
False
True
78
Dinosaurs and reptiles are the same thing
False
True
79
Common starfish cannot regenerate their own arms
True
False
80
What is the name of this character?
Daffy Duck
Donald Duck
Howard the Duck
Darkwing Duck
81
common descent
a structure in a present day organism that no longer serves natural purpose
all organisms are derived from a shared common ancestor
a change in an organism metabolic processes that can occur quickly
physical features of an organisms commonly found in the same region
82
Vestigial structures
evolved independently in different species living in similar environments
physical features shared due to a common ancestor
species not closely related independently evolve similar traits
have no apparent function; residual parts from a past ancestor
83
Unlike all living birds, Archipelago had a full set of teeth, a flat sternum, a long, bony tail & 3 claws on their wings
False
True
84
False eyespots are commonly near the tail for defense
True
False
85
fossils are remains or traces of past life found in rock records
False
True
86
Poisonous spines are a type of defense adaptation
False
True
87
Two name system used to give scientific names to organisms
Binomial Nomenclature
Duo Tibinomen
Duonomen Paterfamiliae
Binaming Nomenclature
88
Which of the following is not true about Anhingas?
They don't have waterproof feathers
They are often referred to as snake birds or water turkeys
They have stealthy bodies with long necks that poke above the water surface
They have false eyespots near their tails
89
Warning coloration indicates poisonous defense
True
False
90
Binomial nomenclature is based on the genus and species names in Greek
False
True
91
Which of the following is true about Narwhals?
They are critically endangered with only 118 adults remaining in the wild
Their distinctive tusk is a spiralized tooth, usually found on females
They can live up to 150 years
Their tusk is the left canine tooth of the males that grows through the lip
92
Evolution only happens if genetic mutations are passed on
False
True
93
Orca whales have disruptive coloration
True
False
94
1st life (microbes) date back to
3.1 BYA
3.1 MYA
2.4 BYA
3.7 BYA
95
Analogous structures are
trait of common ancestor evolves into different variations
physical features shared due to a common ancestor
evolved independently in different species living in similar environments
species not closely related independently evolve similar traits
96
Radiometric dating measures radioactive decay
True
False
97
And those 5 types of coloration are
warning, cryptic, divergent, countershading, & false eyespot
homologous, cryptic, disruptive, countershading, & false eyespot
warning, cryptic, disruptive, countershading, & false eyespot
warning, cryptic, disruptive, convergent, & false eyespot
98
North Atlantic swordfish exhibits countershading.
False
True
99
Mammal adaptation for water
they no longer need oxygen
fins/flippers
swim bladders
gills
100
Dinosaurs had a hole in hip socket allowing them to stand on two legs
False
True
