Brief Description:
Is it true what they say about safety in numbers? Discover the rich diversity of animals that make their homes in the mussel clumps of the rocky shore. By dissecting a mussel clump, students will learn about the major invertebrate phyla in the ocean, how these animals are classified based on their unique characteristics and how they depend on one another for survival. For grades 7-12

Type of Program/Resource: Academic Enrichment, Field Trips, Hands-On Activities, Exhibits
Subject Area Focus: Biology, Life Science, Marine Science
Related to CA Science Standard(s):
7-Life, 8-Life, 9-12-Biology/Life,
Contact Name: Education Reservations Office
Phone: 858-534-7336
E-Mail Address: eduman@aqua.ucsd.edu
Home Page Address: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

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Organization Providing This Resource:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography