PPT-Aquatic

Macroinvertebrates Critters from the Habitat Classifying Life Common name Green Darner a dragonfly Scientific name Anax junius Kingdom Animalia Phylum Arthropoda. Emergent aquatic macrophytes Emergent aquatic macrophytes are defined as plants that are rooted in shallow water with vegetative parts emerging above the water surface It is thought that emergent macrophytes are the mo 75 Use of algae and aquatic macrophytes as feed in small-scale aquaculture – A review 6.3 PProduction or cultivation techniques have not been developed for most of the submerged macrophytes, pr Chris Wojan. Background. Logjams increase benthic and emergent aquatic invertebrate abundance and richness through:. Accretion of organic matter. Increased cover. Creation of diverse habitat. Background. Chelsea Vick, Patrina Bly, Michael Jefferson Mentors: Elizabeth Brinker & Dr. Benjamin Branch. Undergraduate Research Experience GIS Team . 2009-2010 Elizabeth . City State . University, 1704 . The Aquatic Biome. 3 Basic Areas:. Freshwater. (rivers, lakes). Brackish. Water (estuaries, wetlands). Marine. (oceans, coral reefs). How do ecologist classify?. Salinity. Depth . Whether the water is . Abiotic Elements That Affect Our Water. Water Chemistry. Healthy aquatic ecosystems depend upon many factors. One important factor is the chemical balance present in the ecosystem.. Aquatic ecosystems are susceptible to many chemical changes. Usually if the chemistry of a “healthy” ecosystem changes, signs of this change will include sensitive organisms quickly declining in number or disappearing. These types of organisms are called . PROBLEMS. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs. Problems: impacts to water; impacts to . wildlife. Management Strategies: reduce the impact of . use. Management Practices: rules and regulations; law enforcement; information/education. Coral reefs form in clear, warm coastal waters in tropical areas. Tiny animals (polyps) and algae have a mutualistic relationship. Polyps secrete calcium carbonate shells, which become coral reefs. Core Case Study: Why Should We Care about Coral Reefs?. CHAPTER. Too Much of a Good Thing?. Elephant populations in southern Africa declined sharply due to hunting but have made overwhelming comebacks within nature reserves and parks.. Some worry that elephant overpopulation is causing a decline in local biodiversity and damage to farms and infrastructure.. Insecta. 26-32 orders – depending upon classification scheme. found on every continent except...maybe Antarctica. Collembola. recently found in subterranean lakes in Antarctica. 10 orders with aquatic representatives. Aquatic ecosystems are primarily determined by the ecosystem’s . salinity. . Salinity refers to the dissolved salt content of the water.. Aquatic ecosystems are divided into freshwater and marine ecosystems.. All seven species in danger through:. Trawler fishing. Destroyed many coral gardens that are turtle feeding grounds. Turtles hunted for leather. Eggs taken for food. Pollution of ocean water. Case Study: The Plight of Sea Turtles. mail ioaptwcptgmailptWeb https//wwwwcptorg/ioaptFacebook International Organisation of Aquatic Physical Therapists IOAPT WCPT1StatementfromtheInternationalOrganisationofAquaticPhysicalTherapistsIOAP AQUATIC ADATATIONS . . Primary Aquatic Adaptations. Secondary Aquatic Adaptations. Primary Aquatic Adaptations. . Streamlined Body . Lateral line for equilibrium. Nicitating. membrane is . presrent.