Pond dipping By Shay ,Ryan and David

What we did First we got numbered1-5. Then we got our net and went into the pond. Number 1 went and scooped up some creatures. The other people went and did the same. We had a spoon to search around to find small creatures which were hidden under weed. We had a bowl to put our fish in and a magnifying glass to have a look at the animals we caught.

♣Things you need♣ A net to catch your fish A 6 holed pot 2 magnifying glasses 2 spoons A medium-sized tray Classifying sheet

Black ramshorn snail facts: Ramshorn feeds on algae, dead fish, dead plants as well as uneaten fish food. They also feed on carrots . The snails will attack the carrots and you can manually remove both carrots and snails.

Dragonfly nymph facts: Dragonfly nymphs are aquatic, and can be found in streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, and wetlands. They live in areas where water is slow-moving or still. They are likely to be found under rocks and wood. Dragonfly nymphs and adults are the top predators in many aquatic food webs.

Leech facts There are over 500 species of leeches throughout the world. Leeches can be found everywhere except in Antarctica. Role in Food Chain: Leeches serve as food for some higher predators in the food chain. Predators include fish, birds, snakes, amphibians, and to a lesser extent, insects and snails. Water boatman: What does it eat? Plant debris and algae When will you see it? You will see it throughout the year.

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