Freshwater Biomes 

 

           1  Go to:. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/freshwater.php

               a. What is meant by a freshwater biome?

               b. What are the abiotic conditions?

               c. What flora can be found there?

               d. What fauna can be found there?

               e. What are the characteristics of:

                       i. lakes and ponds

                      ii. rivers and streams

                      iii wetlands

              f.  Describe the characteristics of the following zones:

                  littoral

                  limnetic

                  profundal

                  photic

                  benthic

 

 

          g. Indicate areas with fresh water biomes on your map.

   h. Go to: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/freshwater-threats.html

  • What are some threats to freshwater biomes?
  • What are some solutions?

          i. Watch the video below:      http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/16836-earths-
              major-life-zones-freshwater-biomes-video.htm

 
Photo: Great egret in marsh area Photo: Eastern diamondback hangs on branch of mangrove tree Photo: Long-stemmed water lilies reach for the hot Mexican sun while schools of fish feed in their shade

Photo: Green grasses float in a river
Great egrets inhabit wetlands around the world. Wetlands and marshes are important habitats for birds, providing ample places to breed, nest, and feed. An eastern diamondback rattlesnake perches on mangrove roots in Florida's Everglades. Only about half of this important watershed is left today due to water diversion and draining.

Long-stemmed water lilies reach for the hot Mexican sun in Cuatro Cienegas wetlands.

Grass floats in a river in the United States. River habitats, called riparian systems, often contain lush vegetation and a wealth of animal species.


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