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Lesson 3- Adaptations of Mesopelagic Animals

File Name	lesson3.mesoadaptation.pptx
Data Type	lesson plan
Computer Program	Not specified
File Size	85.96 MB - 1 file
Expert Level	High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor	Amanda N Netburn
Source	No source
Resource Matrix	Fish and Benthic Life in the Oceans

Description
This lesson introduces some of the key adaptations that mesopelagic animals have for living in the deep open ocean. These include: (1) Large mouths in order to effectively catch what little prey is available, (2) the ability to produce light and (3) camouflaging by being transparent, black, red or silver. The lesson is followed by an activity in which students look at images of different mesopelagic animals and observe the different adaptations.