Chapter 13 Nekton

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Nekton are oceanic organisms that are _______

-either invertebrates or vertebrates -capable of directing their movement through the neritic and pelagic environments

Which of the following traits are common among sea snakes?

-extremely poisonous -flattened tail -ability to close the nostrils

What are some swimming marine invertebrates

-squid -large shrimp

Which of the following marine reptiles is a modern lizard, found in the Galápagos Islands, and has a flattened tail for swimming?

marine iguana

___________ include approximately 5000 species of invertebrates and vertebrates capable of swimming freely through the neritic and pelagic environments.

nekton


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