BIOME PROJECT
The Freshwater Biome
About the Freshwater Biome
Lakes, rivers, creeks, and streams are all part of the freshwater biome. All of these bodies of water dump into a marsh area typically from the mouths of rivers. Ditches, gutters, canals, and even puddles can be considerd part of the biome as well. But only if something is using them for survival. An orgianism, plant, or any other living thing must use the body of water as a place to live, drink, eat, or another mean of survival for the body of water to be considered a part of the biome!
Jaguar Hunting Giant Fresh Water Fish (Pirarucu)
The video above shows a Jaguar using the river to catch a giant freshwater fish. Therefore he is getting his food which he needs for survival
Bass
These freshwater bass are swimming in their home, the river.
River
The river is a necessity for the many fish and plants that it holds.
Deer
The deer is getting a drink of water from a pond
Freshwater Ecosystems
Freshwater ecosystems can be divided into two main types, Flowing water and Standing water.
Flowing Water:
*Rivers, Streams, and Creeks
*Organisms have to adapt to the natural flow
*Originate in mountains or hills
Standing Water:
*Lakes and Ponds
*Circulation in the water helps distribute heat, oxygen, and nutrients
*Plankton- is a general term for free floating organism that live in both freshwater and saltwater areas
Bear Catches Salmon at Russian River Falls