1. Water Biomes!

2. Freshwater Biomes Ponds & Lakes
Are bodies of standing or still fresh water
Lakes are generally deeper and larger than ponds
Plants - Algae floating at the surface are the major producers
Animals - insects snails, frogs, sunfish, & catfish
Climate & Land – Since water absorbs sunlight, there is only enough light for photosynthesis near the surface of shallow water

3. Freshwater Biome Streams and Rivers
Flowing water
Animals must be adapted to strong current, ie trout, insects, frogs
Few plants or algae can grow in fast moving water; 1st level consumers must rely on leaves & seeds falling in water

4. Marine (Saltwater) Biomes Estuaries
Where freshwater and saltwater meet
Plants – marsh grass & algae
Animals- crabs, worms, clams, oysters & fish

5. Marine Biome Oceans Divided into Zones
Intertidal- between the highest high-tide line & lowest low-tide line; Organisms withstand pounding waves
Neritic- region of shallow water below low-tide line; algae, coral reefs
Surface –light penetrates water a depth of a few hundred meters; tuna, swordfish, whales
Deep – water is completely dark; giant squid; glow fish