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Title A study of the rocky shore ecosystem Aims 1. To understand the structure and functioning of a rocky shore ecosystem. 2. To learn and practice basic ecological techniques. 3. To use simple filed equipment to measure environmental factors. 4. To identify and interpret adaptive features pertain to the rocky shore animals. Objectives 1. To measure climatic factors by means of an environmental comparator with a light probe, a whirling hygrometer, a hand-held wind meter, and a thermometer; 2. To find out the aspect of the habitat by means of a compass. 3. To determine the slope of the shore by means of the leveling technique making use of two ranging poles, a piece of cotton thread and a spirit level; 4. To measure pH of sea water on the spot; 5. To sample shore animals by means of a transect line and a quadrant; 6. To identify the adaptive features of the animals and plant species; 7. To interpret the...

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