aquatic adaptations
Across
- 2. This marine mammal uses tools to open shellfish. (5 letters)
- 3. The flat shape of some fish that live on the seabed. (8 letters)
- 5. An adaptation of some aquatic plants to stay afloat. (7 letters)
- 8. The opposite of freshwater. (8 letters)
- 14. A type of camouflage where an animal is dark on top and light on the bottom. (10 letters)
- 17. An adaptation for staying warm in cold water, like blubber. (9 letters)
- 19. An adaptation that helps aquatic animals move smoothly through water. (10 letters)
- 20. The opening on a dolphin's head used for breathing. (8 letters)
Down
- 1. Waterfowl have these between their toes for swimming. (5 letters)
- 4. The ability to survive in both fresh and saltwater. (10 letters)
- 6. This insect uses surface tension to walk on water. (7 letters)
- 7. A sensory organ that runs along the side of a fish's body. (11 letters)
- 9. Some aquatic insects have these to breathe underwater. (7 letters)
- 10. These trees have exposed roots that help them survive in saltwater environments. (8 letters)
- 11. The ability to produce light, seen in some deep-sea creatures. (15 letters)
- 12. The ability of some aquatic animals to blend in with their surroundings. (10 letters)
- 13. These organs allow fish to extract oxygen from water. (5 letters)
- 15. Some aquatic plants have these to absorb nutrients from the water. (5 letters)
- 16. An adaptation for sensing vibrations in the water, found in fish. (8 letters)
- 18. An amphibian's long, sticky organ for catching insects. (6 letters)