Adaptations Of Aquatic Animals Powerpoint

Adaptations of Aquatic Animals
Dolphins
Sea Turtles
Orca Whales
Sea Lions

There are many different types of animals that live in the ocean, and they all have different ways of adapting to their environment.

Dolphins
Biological Classification
Kingdom: Anamalia
Phylum: Cordata (Vertebrates)
Class: Mammalia
Order: Cetacea
Sub-Order: Odontoceti
Family: Delphinidae
Genus: Delphinus
Species: Delphis

Body Structure
Streamlined bodies
Flippers and powerful tail
Smooth skin
Hairless, thick, and lacks glands
Thick layer of blubber

Senses
Fairly good eye sight
Rely on hearing
Echolocation

Feeding Habits
Carnivores
Feed on Squid, Octopus, and Cuttlefish
Have 4-252 teeth
One set of teeth for life

Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles tend to look sad, like they are crying right?
Why is this?

Sea Turtles have a salt gland
Rids their body of extra salt
Gland empties into the eye
Sea Turtle is crying!
Prilfish, “Sea Turtle”, July 28, 2007, Creative Commons Attribution.

Structure
Strong Swimmers
Paddle-like flippers
Shell for protection

Dive more than 1,000 ft.
Slow Metabolism
Can stay submerged for long periods of time
No need for freshwater

Many adaptations that make Sea Turtles successful in the sea make them slow and vulnerable on land.
Mi-Ly, “ face to face”, October 10, 2008, Creative Commons Attribution

Orca Whales
Also known as Killer Whales
Average Length: 18-32 ft.
Average Weight: 2.6-9 tons
Travel up to 34 mph
F0rbe5, “Sperm Whale Diving at Kaikoura”, January 23, 2007, Creative Commons Attribution.

Habitat
Lives in all oceans of the world
Commonly seen in:
* Vancouver Island
* Off Antarctica
*Norway
* Iceland
* Occasionally in many other areas

Threats
Being captured for public display
Hunting
Pollution
Greenpeace F, “Defend the Whales! “, November 22, 2006, Creative Commons Attribution.

Feeding Habits
Orcas have a varied diet
* Squid * Birds
* Fish * Sea Turtles
* Seals * Dolphins
* Even Blue Whales!

Social Animals
Orcas stay in long-term social groups called “pods” for life.
Range in size from 3-25 whales.
Treklightly, “Orca Pod”, November 14, 2008, Creative Commons Attribution.

Sea Lions
Family: Otariidae
Class: Marine Mammal
Mtchm, “Wanna play with me?”, September 12, 2006. Creative Commons Attribution.

Body Structure
Walk/run using front & back flippers
Sealine shape
External ear flaps
Body temp. is 99.5 degrees F
Thick layer of blubber

Habitat/ Food Source
Inhabit cooler waters of the North Pacific
Feed on:
* Variety of fish
* Octopus
* Squid

All these aquatic animals have many characteristics, some the same, some different that allow them to adapt and live in their environment.

The End

Ucumari, “Smile for the camera!”, December 4, 2008, Creative Commons Attribution.
Serch, “Take the Fish”, June 19, 2007, Creative Commons Attribution
emilieqiquere, “Kiska”, January 3, 2008, Creative Commons Attribution.
Kirill: Neverwinter Alps, “Snorkeling at Madagascar,” May 6, 2008, Creative Commons Attribution.

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