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Textbook Assignment:

Step 1: Read Chapter 9 in your textbook (Marine Biology, 7th edition, by Castro and Huber) and answer the questions on your worksheets.

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Lab Activities:

Please follow the directions below and answer the related questions on your worksheet.

Step 2: Complete Internet Activity–Marine Mammal Vocalizations. This lab can be done anywhere with internet access.

Step 3: Complete Lab Activity–Functional Morphology of Marine Mammals. This lab must be done in the Biology Learning Center.

Optional Activities:

Step 4: Internet Activity–Gallery of Marine Life
This website has information about marine phyla and classes, including practice quizzes.

Step 4A: Learn about some new developments in our understanding of marine reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Step 5: Lab Activity–Marine Mammal Specimens
Examine specimens of the marine mammals covered in this unit. This lab must be done in the Biology Learning Center.

Step 6: Lab Activity–Sea Turtle Specimens
Examine specimens of the sea turtles covered in this unit. This lab must be done in the Biology Learning Center.

Practice Quiz and Test:

Step 7: Prepare for the Unit 7 Exam. Study your completed worksheets. Click here to take the online self test.

Step 8: Come in to the Biology Learning Center to take your Unit 7 Exam. The exam will consist of 40 multiple choice questions