FREE RESPONSE/OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Answer 2, and only 2, from the following list of questions. Each are worth 25 points.
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FREE RESPONSE/OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Answer 2, and only 2, from the following list of questions. Each are worth 25 points. You must have at least three (3) peer-reviewed journal citations, cited properly in-text (see Texas Journal of Science Instructions to Authors). There is NO maximum, or minimum length of you answer if the question is answered in a succinct manner. I have given you an example of what would be required to answer the 1" question. QUESTIONS 1. "Sediments are profoundly three dimensional, but they are not uniform. Present evidence that supports this statement and discuss its significance to infauna. HINT: Sediment type? Where are different types of sediments found? What types of organisms live there? How do they feed and what do they feed on? 2. Discuss forces that structure the rocky intertidal communities (the Jetties). 3. What non-eukaryotic organisms are important in primary production in the ocean? Discuss 4. What is meant by bioengineering when related to benthic organisms? Give examples and discuss. 5. The ocean is considered a Carbon sink. Give example and discuss. 6. Why is the Lower Laguna Madre one of the most unique ecosystems in the world?