Posts Tagged ‘Marine Biology’
Fun Facts about Sharks!
By Emily White We are all familiar with sharks, but every shark species has unique traits that make them even cooler! Take a look at some interesting shark facts below.…
Read MorePlumed Worms
Plumed worms (Diopatra cuprea), also known as decorator worms or ornate worms, are a common inhabitant of coastal areas. They are a species of segmented worm, a type of polychaete…
Read MoreFish Otoliths
By Sam Lucas Have you ever wondered if fish have ears or if they can hear? Fish do not have ears that we can see, but they do have “earstones”…
Read MoreCalico Scallops
By Kealy McNeal One of the most common shells found on the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva, the calico scallop, is also one of the most beautiful. It washes ashore…
Read MoreLet’s Take a Bite into Fish Dentition!
By Sam Lucas Fish teeth are adapted to meet their specific dietary needs. Fish can be carnivorous, omnivorous or herbivorous and their teeth reflect their diet. Depending on the species,…
Read MoreWhat is Baleen?
The order Cetacea houses two distinct groups: toothed whales and baleen whales. Toothed whales make up the majority of cetaceans – there are 67 species of toothed whales and just…
Read MoreHomology and Analogy – A Lesson in Biology
Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences within the structures of organisms. Physical features may be considered homologous or analogous, but what does this mean? Homologous structures are…
Read MoreMarine Reptiles
Reptiles are a class of vertebrates that include snakes, turtles, crocodilians, and lizards. Most reptiles have a key set of characteristics that separate them from other vertebrates. Typically, reptiles are…
Read MoreWhite, paper-like, tubes litter Florida’s beaches…..
If you frequently walk the beaches of Sanibel, you’ve most likely experienced an invasion of white, paper-like, tubes scattered all over the beach. The identification of this object has stumped…
Read MoreThe Beachcomber’s Guide: What’s an Operculum?
When you feel stressed or afraid, what do you do to cope? Do you run away? Play dead? Or are you a fighter? Many people are familiar with the plethora…
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