Group1 Kathleen Sherlley Sinthia Kasey Sammiejo Heat Waves and Aptasia Group1 Kathleen Sherlley Sinthia Kasey Sammiejo
Hypothesis HA- After shocking the Aptasia with a simulated heat wave, the Aptasia will begin the recover. We will see an increase in zoox as the weeks progess. Ho- After shocking the Aptasia with a simulated heat wave, the Aptasia will not recover. We will see a decrease in the zoox as the weeks progess.
Observations Tank 1 Polyps are bleached Small bumps have formed around the base of polyps where they have cemented themselves to the glass Offspring are developing via asexual reproduction __________________________________________ Salinity ranging 37-39ppt Temperature- Heat wave: 33*C Now: 26*C Weight- .01g
Observations Control Polyps have healthy color About 15 offspring developing via asexual reproduction ______________________________________ Salinity- 38ppt Temperature- 26*C Weight- .5187g
Protein Concentration Week 2 Week 3 .909 .939 .8013mg/ml Group 1 .387 .178 .2087mg/ml Control 1.912 1.672 1.511mg/ml
Chlorophyll Content
Zoox Count Week 2 Week 3 Week 3