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The Freshwater biome is usually a large body of water. This large body of water does not have a high salt level unlike the ocean biome. many animals live there and most can not live anywhere else due to adaptations.

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A mutualistic relationship is is a relationship that is necessary for animals to live. For example, Algae and Fungi will work together to make communities to protect themselves.

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https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-anc-CommonPlant_408518_7.pdf

https://www.livescience.com/32011-lake-michigan.html

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Rainbow Trout - has rainbow scales to camouflage. And that keeps it safe from predators in the lake.

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Yellow Perch - has scales to protect them from predators.Also without swim bladders, perch would sink to the bottom of the water.

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A commensal relationship is a relationship where both animals benefit. For example, freshwater eels will team up with certain fish to catch prey.

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Lake Michigan average depth is 280 feet/85 meters. Also one part of Lake Michigan 923 feet/281 meters.

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Most Parasites latch on to freshwater fish in the biome. For example, bacteria that count as a parasite will come on the fish and eat there skin, therefore destroying the tissue.

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Chara - an advanced form of algae. It filters out nutrients from the environment. It adapts to the environment by growing to the light.

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The average temperature of lake Michigan is 75  degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) , with temperatures  close to the shore have been measured higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius and higher).

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One cubic foot of water from Lake Michigan has about .01 pounds of salt in it as one cubic foot of water from the ocean has about 2.2 pounds of salt in it. The ocean is 220 times saltier than Lake Michigan

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Lake michigan
lake Michigan is one of the 5 great lakes , located in north america , within the united states .