Describe four ways shells can benefit animals. What will be an ideal response?
The formation of an exoskeleton, or shell, confers many advantages on an organism, such as
(1) providing protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation, thus allowing animals to move
into shallower waters; (2) helping to prevent drying out in an intertidal environment; (3)
allowing animals to increase their size and providing attachment sites for muscles; and (4)
providing protection against predators.
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a. True b. False
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Net deposition of sediments results in a building up, or _______________, of the landscape
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word