freshwater ecosystems Rachael domino
Published on Jan 08, 2016
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streams/rivers
- not many algae and plants that live in rivers
- trout have stream-lined bodies that help them to swim
- they adapt to rushing water
Photo by Hammonton Photography
ponds/lakes
- they are shallow to allow sunlight to help plants grow
- dragonflies,turtles,snails and frogs adapt to the water temperature
Photo by Karen Roe
marine ecosystems: Intertidal zone
- barnacles and sea starts cling to rocks
- clams and crabs burrow in the sand
Photo by j-dub1980(THANK YOU FOR 100k+ Views)
neritic zone
- coral reefs provide living homes to a variety of organisms
- many schools of fish feed on organisms
Photo by Hiyashi Haka
surface zone
- algae carries out photosynthesis out of the ocean
- tuna,swordfish and some whales depend on algae for food
deep ocean zone
- giant squid have glowing eyes so they can see in the dark
- most animals feed on the remains of organisms
Photo by Jorge Lascar
estuary
- marshes provide food and shelter for many animals
- including crabs,worms,clams,and fish.
- many animals calm waters by breeding grounds
Photo by Laura Longenecker
