Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Tulip Worms

There's a fascinating article about the bizarre creatures of the Antarctic Ocean. These include critters that look like glass tulips, and giant worms and sea spiders.

However, the discussion of gigantism makes me wonder if oceanographers and archaeologists don't talk to each other: gigantism is common in extremely cold climates because it conserves heat due to the mass:surface area ratio.
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  • 3 comments
morningdove3202

Here, have an obsure fact....

morningdove3202

February 23 2008, 01:27:49 UTC 13 years ago

Another consideration to ponder, when it comes to cold water, is that it can actually hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water. More O2 = more life...


ysabetwordsmith

Re: Here, have an obsure fact....

ysabetwordsmith

February 23 2008, 01:51:59 UTC 13 years ago

Hence the importance of protecting the cold-water zones of the ocean. Certain places near the poles are especially rich in low-level life such as krill, a vital base in the food web.