Fungi

FUNGI ADVENTURE

in class we are learning about protist-like fungi, imperfect fungi, sac fungi , common molds and club fungi. Since I wasn't there Friday when we did the class nature walk I went on my own fungi walk. There are so many different kinds of fungi but I only saw a few. My favourite kind on fungi I saw was the shelf fungi, I think its really cool how it looks like a shelf and before I learnt about fungi in our class i didn't know that it was fungi. I learnt that fungi mostly grow in groups because they have such a fast reproductive rate. On my walk I mostly saw club fungi such as mushrooms which were growing through decaying matters. 

club fungi

 fungi on tree(crusticose lichen)

fungi on leaves

club fungi

 club fungi (shelf fungi)

 underneath fungi

Jelly fungi

sac fungi

Aquarium field trip !

I think the purpose of this trip was getting a first had look at all the animals in their habitats and what variety of species we have in our world. The goal was to see how animals act with each other and how some have symbiotic relationships and which ones don't. This was my first time going to the Vancouver aquarium so I had a lot of fun and i was fascinated by all the beautiful marine animals we have. It was cool seeing how they act , My favourite were probably the cute monkeys, but i really wish i could have seen the sloth better!

1) Describe the symbiotic relationship between the Clown fish and sea anemones ?The clown fish attracts other animals because of its bright orange colour for the anemones to sting and eat and the anemones give protection  for the clown fish. The anemone also gets protein and food from the clown fish's poop.

2)Why do otters spend so much time cleaning their coats ?
They spend so much time cleaning their coats  because oils and other things get caught in their fun and this will cause them to loose their insulation from the cold. 
3)Before 1900, where could you find sea otters? when were then reintroduced?Before 1900 sea otters were mainly found in northern Japan and along the west coast of north america to Baja California in mexico, also around the north pacific. They were introduced in Big Sur California under the protection of the International Fur Seal Treaty.



4)What colour are the sea anemones next to the otter tank? 
They are pink orange and purple.

5)Pick your favourite marine invertebrate and describe what adaptations it has for survival.
My favourite marine invertebrate were the jelly fish.

6) what is the scientific name for the beluga whale? How many were there at the Vancouver aquarium?
the scientific name is Dephinapterus, there were two beluga whales at the Dephinapterus, there were two beluga whales at the vancouver aquarium. aquarium. 

7) Find the potbelly sea horses. Describe their movement.
They move with the water and wrap their tails around corals.


8)Find and write down the name of an organism that looks like a human nervous system organ.














9)Find a starry flounder. What two interesting adaptations does it have ?
They have pigment cells that allow them to change their colouring to camouflage with the sand on the bottom  their tail also allows them to help throw sand on top of them to help to hide from predators.


10)Find the moon-jellies. Describe their movement. What adaptations do the moon jellies have for feeding on plankton?
They push through the water in a rhythmic motion. The foods collect on the surface of the jellyfish and become caught up in the animal's mucus


11)Find the pacific octopus. What purpose do the white suction cups on its arm have? why is it knows as one of natures best predators.
The suction cups allow the octopus to stick on to surfaces and move, they also make it easy to attach onto pray easily and bring them to its mouth to eat it.

12)What are the different feeding types in stellar sea lions?

13)Take a walk in the Amazon Rain Forest . Find the Caiman. Where did it come from?
They come from subtropical regions of Africa, India, South-east Asia, Australia, North, Central and South America


14)Describe the colour of the crocodile. why do you think that is a good survival strategy?
The colour of the crocodile is greenish brown, I think this is helpful because they can easily camouflage with the forest around them and also in the swamps. 


 15)what is the name of the largest fish in the aquarium?

16)Find a vegitariam fish in the Amazon flooded forest. what is its name? what does it eat?












17)When are piranhas the biggest threat to humans?
The red belly piranhas are the biggest threat to humans, and when they smell blood in the water. 




18)Find the sharks. How many bones do they have?
Sharks do not have any bones they have cartilage and their teeth are make of hard enamel.

19)What other animals are found in the shark tank?
There is a turtle and many different kinds of fish and bottom feeders. 

20)Find the scientific name of the giant red sea urchin. Describe an adoption the urchin has for survival in its aquatic environment?
the scientific name is Stronglyocentrotus franciscanus. They are nocturnal because they are sensitive to light they also also to protect themselves from predators they react immediately if something sharp touches their shell, they point their spines towards where they are being poked.

21)How do Archerfish find their food?
They hover under its pray then spray a jet of water on the insect to knock it unto the water then they eat it. 

22)Find the name of the sea turtle in the tropic zone.
the turtle is called the green sea turtle