What is a Biome? 6q5l6q
A biome is a place on tundra. These biomes are often broken down into numerous categories and sub-categories as well. Kidzworld's got the 411 on the aquatic biome.
What Makes The Aquatic Biome Unique? 5v4d3i
The aquatic biome is definitely the largest biome out there. rivers, etc. Just like all other biomes, the aquatic biome can be divided into two categories: freshwater regions and saltwater regions. There are also different types of freshwater and saltwater habitats.
Saltwater Habitats: 146t4s
Oceans 215s16
Oceans are the largest ecosystems on earth.
Who Calls The Ocean Home? 6f6s64
- Algae, sea snails, octopuses, fish, crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc.,) sea anemones, sharks, whales, seaweed and much, much more. Tons of bacteria and fungus also call the ocean "Home, Sweet Home."
Coral Reefs 1l3c5m
Coral reefs are found as barriers along continents (for example, the Australia.)
Who Calls Coral Reefs Home? q6f1i
- Coral, (which does look rock but is actually an animal!) Fish, sea urchins, octopi and sea stars (a.k.a. star fish) also call coral reefs home.
Estuaries 5b3m4j
An estuary is where a stream or river merges with the ocean. The mixing of fresh and salt water creates a unique salt concentration that is found nowhere else in the world.
Who Calls Estuaries Home? 455u1d
- A variety of worms, oysters, crabs and different kinds of waterfowl (like herons, ducks and geese).
Freshwater Habitats: 245a4u
Ponds and Lakes 5i105n
Ponds and lakes similar organisms but ponds don't stick around for very long. Ponds are often seasonal, meaning they are created in the rainy seasons and often dry up after a few months. Lakes, on the other hand, will often survive for hundreds of years.
Who Calls Ponds and Lakes Home? 2v4z4f
- Both ponds and lakes are home to various aquatic plants, grazing snails, clams, insects, crustaceans, turtles, snakes and lots of birds.
Streams and Rivers 3e4r66
A stream or river can be started in a lot of different ways. Some are the product of a natural spring bubbling out of the earth. Others find their way out of snow.
Who Calls it Home? n4z33
- Many freshwater fish can be found in streams and rivers, such as trout and salmon. Algae, fungi and other plant life can also be found here.
Wetlands 4i2h13
A wetland is a body of standing water that s aquatic plants. Marshes, swamps and bogs are all forms of wetlands.
Who Calls Wetlands Home? 3266b
- Frogs, lizards, snakes and birds like ducks, pelicans, herons, woodpeckers, etc.
