Marine Crossword
Across
- 4. A crustacean with ten legs, a broad shell, and two large claws.
- 5. Tiny polyps that build reefs in warm, shallow waters.
- 6. Relating to water.
- 9. is the list with a full paragraph break between each word and clue set:
- 11. A marine invertebrate with five or more arms.
- 14. Arctic whale nicknamed the "unicorn of the sea" for its long tusk.
- 17. Large brown algae that form underwater forests.
- 18. The hard, protective outer casing of certain sea creatures.
- 19. A shallow body of water separated from the sea by a barrier.
- 20. A piece of land surrounded by water.
- 21. The largest animal on Earth, famous for its enormous size.
Down
- 1. A small fish whose head resembles a horse.
- 2. A common type of bird found near the coast and open sea.
- 3. The largest body of salt water covering most of the Earth.
- 7. The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the moon's gravity.
- 8. A ridge of rocks, sand, or coral near the surface of the sea.
- 10. A type of tree that grows in coastal salt water or brackish water.
- 12. A small, shelled invertebrate, often eaten as seafood.
- 13. Microscopic organisms that drift in the water and form the base of the food chain.
- 15. An intelligent, toothed marine mammal known for its playful behavior.
- 16. A crustacean that permanently attaches itself to surfaces like rocks and boats.