Title: Identify the characteristics of aquatic animal species (vertebrates and invertebrates).
Course: Aquaculture Infusion Units (AIU) > Section: Identifying Aquaculture Crops

Identification should include environmental requirements of various species including

- marine
- freshwater
  - warm-water
  - cold-water

- aquatic reptiles (alligators, turtles)
- mollusks
  - bivalves (clams, mussels, oysters, scallops)
  - gastropods (snails, conches, abalones)

- arthropods
  - crustaceans (lobsters, craps)

- echinoderms (sea urchins, sea cucumbers)
- annelids
  - worms (leeches).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are freshwater and marine species similar? How are they different?
- What are the environmental requirements for warm-water vs. cold-water species?
- What characteristics make certain species appropriate for cultivation?