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A lot of resources are provided due to freshwater biomes. They are homes to plants and many animal species. Also, contains 1% salt concentration

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10 to 80 inches (25 to 203 centimeters)

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39 degrees fahrenheit-70 degrees fahrenheit (4 degrees celsius to 21 degrees celsius)

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Phytoplankton - During photosynthesis phytoplankton remove carbon dioxide from seawater, then it releases oxygen as a by-product, and stores the carbon in the form of organic materials

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Alligator snapping turtle - protective shell has horn point on the shell to deter predators, neck allows them to expand and kill food and also for safety inside shell

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Crayfish - claws help protect and gather food and sense movement and chemical changes in water

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Heron -large beaks sharp points to spear fish, length of the legs help them crouch and or stand up right

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Catfish - most recognized traits are their catlike whiskers, or barbells, and their lack of visible scales, also have numerous external taste buds, many of which are located on the barbels.

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Hippopotamus - eyes, nose, and nostril are positioned high on top of their heads for sensing things when submerged under water, they also produce sweat that is thick and red which protects them from sunburn and helps maintain moist skin

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Less diversity of flora due to less light

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Supports natural and human communities (habitat for many species, contains drinkable water for large populations of humans and animal species)

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Over development, deforestation of trees in order to make more room for buildings

Polluted runoff, rainfall/snowfall moving and carrying natural and human made pollutants and disposing them into bodies of water i.e. lakes, oceans, seas also causing the loss of fresh and sanitized water for people (over 1 billion people lack access to freshwater and 2 billion people lack adequate sanitation)

Global warming causing water temperatures to rise and making the habitat for many species inhabitable to live in plus unpredictable rainfall

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Be mindful of what products or objects are being disposed down your sink and toilet

Use environmentally friendly substances

Don’t overuse pesticides and fertilizers

Conserve water

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Water Lilies - absorb nutrients in the water that would feed on them, keeping the water clear and clean-looking

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Duckweed - can be used to purify and concentrate nutrients from wastewater

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Algae - as they grow, they consume CO2, releasing O2, for other organisms to breathe

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Producer - phytoplankton

Primary consumer - crayfish, small fish

Secondary consumer - ducks, heron, big fish

Tertiary consumer - bald eagle, osprey

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Water lettuce is a very aggressive invader and can form thick floating mats. If these mats cover the entire surface of the pond they can cause oxygen depletions and fish kills.