This film is a study of plants and animals whose structure and habits enable them to live in rock pools. The close association between plants and animals is illustrated. The ecology of rock pools is related to the rise and fall of the tide, heating and cooling, desiccation and flooding. Suitable for upper primary and lowere secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504757
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coastal ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Juvenile films
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)