You are the aquarium keeper at a large oceanarium. The facility acquires a manatee, and you are charged with its care. Explain what you would feed it

What will be an ideal response?


Sirens feed exclusively on vegetation growing underwater, such as seagrasses. Fresh green produce such as spinach, lettuce, etc. could supplement its diet.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by an ascomycete?

A. apple scab B. wheat rust C. powdery mildew D. chestnut blight E. Dutch elm disease

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A chronometer is used for:

a. measuring depth. b. measuring speed. c. measuring time. d. measuring latitude. e. measuring longitude.

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Which of the following defends against BOTH bacteria and viruses?

a. interferons b. lysozyme c. NK cells d. plasma cells e. cytotoxic T cells

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