FRESH WATER HABITAT
CONTENT
- Characteristics of Freshwater Habitat
- Types of Freshwater
- Zones in Fresh Water Habitat
- Fresh Water Organisms
- Adaptation of Organisms to Fresh Water
Characteristics of Freshwater Habitat
The freshwater habitat includes the lakes, ponds, streams, springs, and rivers. These water bodies are known for low salt content or low salinity. The animals and plants in freshwater habitat vary from the ones in the estuarine habitat. This is due to the salinity factor.
Some characteristics of freshwater habitat include:
- It has low salt content.
- Relatively small body of water.
- The water is shallow.
- Its temperature varies with depth and season.
- Low density water.
- Turbidity depends on season.
- There is available oxygen in all parts of water but more at the surface.
- Freshwater habitat accommodates bony fishes like tilapia.
Types of Freshwater
Freshwater is divided into two broad types:
- Stagnant water (lentic): Pools, pond, puddles, and lakes.
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