Chapter 8: Aquatic Biodiversity

________: Phytoplankton, nutrient level low, dissolved oxygen levels high.

Tiny animals (polyps) and algae have mutualistic relationships

Kill algae and thus the polyps

The global ocean is divided into 4 areas

Any naturally occurring liquid or frozen water containing low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids

Oceans, estuaries, coastlands, shorelines, coral reefs, and mangrove forests

Lakes, rivers, streams, and inland wetlands

Free floating

Primary producers for most aquatic food webs

Primary and secondary consumers

Tiny photosynthetic bacteria

Strong swimmers

Fish, turtles, whales, etc

Bottom dwellers

Oysters, sea stars, clams, lobsters, crabs, etc

Mostly bacteria

Degree of cloudiness in the water, inhibits photosynthesis

Warm, nutrient-rich, shallow

Where rivers meet the sea and seawater mixes with freshwater (ex

Grow underwater in shallow areas, support a variety of marine species, stabilize shorelines, and reduce wave impact

Along tropical and subtropical coastlines, 69 different tree species grow in saltwater

Rocky shores or sandy shores which have barrier beaches

Phytoplankton, nutrient level low, dissolved oxygen levels high

Dimly lit, zooplankton and smaller fishes

Dark and cold, high levels of nutrients, little dissolved oxygen, deposit feeders, filter feeders

Discharge pollutants at specific locations

Lakes, ponds, inland wetlant=ds

Streams and rivers

Near shore where rooted plants grow, high biodiversity,

Turtles, frogs, crayfish, and some fish

Sunlight area away from shore, main photosynthetic zone, some larger fish

Deepwater too dark for photosynthesis, low oxygen levels, with some fish

Decomposers, detritus feeders, and some fish, nourished primarily by dead matter

Low levels of nutrients and low NPP with very clear water

High levels of nutrients and high NPP and murky water with high turbidity

Commonly clear water lakes and ponds with beds of submerged aquatic plants and medium levels of nutrients

This occurs when sewage, detergents, fertilizers, and other nutrient sources are introduced into the ecosystem as a result of human water pollution, accelerating the aging process

Any naturally occurring liquid or frozen water containing low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids.

Oceans, estuaries, coastlands, shorelines, coral reefs, and mangrove forests.

Lakes, rivers, streams, and inland wetlands

Primary producers for most aquatic food webs

Primary and secondary consumers. Single-celled to large invertebrates like jellyfish

Tiny photosynthetic bacteria

Bottom dwellers

Degree of cloudiness in the water, inhibits photosynthesis

Warm, nutrient-rich, shallow. Shore to the edge of a continent shelf.

Where rivers meet the sea and seawater mixes with freshwater (ex. river mouths, inlets, bays, sounds, salt marshes, and mangrove forests.)

Grow underwater in shallow areas, support a variety of marine species, stabilize shorelines, and reduce wave impact.

Along tropical and subtropical coastlines, 69 different tree species grow in saltwater

Rocky shores or sandy shores which have barrier beaches

Phytoplankton, nutrient level low, dissolved oxygen levels high.

Dimly lit, zooplankton and smaller fishes

Dark and cold, high levels of nutrients, little dissolved oxygen, deposit feeders, filter feeders

Discharge pollutants at specific locations

Lakes, ponds, inland wetlands

Streams and rivers

Near shore where rooted plants grow, high biodiversity,

Sunlight area away from shore, main photosynthetic zone, some larger fish

Deepwater too dark for photosynthesis, low oxygen levels, with some fish

Decomposers, detritus feeders, and some fish, nourished primarily by dead matter

Low levels of nutrients and low NPP with very clear water

High levels of nutrients and high NPP and murky water with high turbidity

Commonly clear water lakes and ponds with beds of submerged aquatic plants and medium levels of nutrients

This occurs when sewage, detergents, fertilizers, and other nutrient sources are introduced into the ecosystem as a result of human water pollution, accelerating the aging process.