FRESHWATER BIOME

Biology project # 1
WHAT IS A BIOME?
A biome is an area classified according to the
species that live in that location. Temperature range,
soil type, and the amount of light and water are
unique to a particular place and form the niches for
specific species.
Major type of ecosystem with distinctive
temperature, rainfall, and organisms.
Either terrestrial (land) or aquatic (water)
WHAT IS THE FRESHWATER BIOME?

Freshwater biomes consist of bodies of water which unlike marine biomes, have
very low salt concentrations. These bodies of water make up about 3% of the total
water on earth.
River and streams
Streams and rivers originate from underground pockets of water. They are defined
by a constant flow of water, unlike other freshwater systems.
Lakes and pond
Lakes and pond are bodies of standing water. They contain two major zones. The
littoral zone is close to the shore and the limnetic zone is closer to the center.
Wetlands
There are three main types of wetlands;
Bogs
Marsh
swamp
LOCATIONS OF THE FRESHWATER
BIOME
Only about 1% of freshwater is found around the
world despite the fact that about 75% of earth is
covered water. Found in all continents of the world,
these are the main “landmarks” in which the
freshwater biome is placed-
Lake Victoria found in south central of Africa.
The Great Lakes found in Midwest of U.S and
Canada
Lake Baikal (the largest freshwater lake found in
Siberia)
And of course, The Nile River, found in Africa.
Know for being the longest freshwater river on
Earth.
FACTORS AND GRAPHS
CLIMATOGRAPH (CLIMATE GRAPH CLIMATE FACTORS
The climate of a freshwater biome is unique because it can be
located anywhere in the world. Freshwater biomes have
different Seasons, but typical climates range from 30 degrees
Fahrenheit to 71 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and
between 35 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
The main abiotic factors in the freshwater are;
Water temperature
Water velocity
Water PH
Light
The factors that influence water temperature are;
sunlight/solar radiation, heat transfer from the atmosphere,
stream confluence and turbidity.
 SOIL TYPE
Sandy, silty and clay soils are found in
freshwater biomes. They support a rich
population of vegetation. The same soil
may be used to enriched your garden
and outdoor area. Freshwater biomes
are found in areas with freshwater
rivers, streams ponds and lakes.
 FLORA AND FAUNA FOUND IN THE
FRESHWATER BIOME
FLORA FAUNA
ADAPTATIONS OF A FROG
Frog must be able to move quickly through their
environment to catch prey and escape predators.
Their unique adaptation, like webbed feet, toe pads,
and camouflage, are their survival tools.
Moist and soft skin helps the frog to take in
dissolved oxygen from water and lungs to breathe
when they are the land.
They have gills that help them to breathe in the
water.
Most frog species are living near water sources,
adapting to certain environments to camouflage or
show-case themselves, and communicating specific
sounds for certain occasions.
ADAPTATION OF A ALLIGATOR

Large surface area allows large amount of heat can be lost to

keep its head cool.
Eyes and nostrils on the top of their head so they can remain
submerged while breathing and keeping an eye out.
The Alligator back feet are webbed to help with steering in the
water.
During madding season they do something called a death role
which is when they twist each others leg to rip apart their prey.
They make bellowing noise to attract prey.
Baby alligators make a weird sound that says they’re in trouble
ADAPTATION OF A DUCK
 Ducks have an oily coating on their feathers to make
them waterproof, regulate temperature and keep
them light as they are not weighed down by being
waterlogged.
Their webbed feet help them to swim and to keep
their balance on muddy riverbanks, while their bills
have small bristles that filter food from the water.
TYPICAL FOODCHAIN AND FOODWEB OF
THE FRESHWATER BIOME
FOOD CHAIN FOOD WEB
 MAN-MADE IMPACT AND EFFECTS
ON THE FRESHWATER BOIME
The creation of dams and water diversion systems
blocks migration routes for fish and disrupts habitats.
Runoff from agricultural and urban areas hurts
water quality.
Freshwater species and ecosystems are increasingly
threatened by many human activities including;
 water pollution
Overfishing
Human degradation
Overexploitation
Deforestation
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DUNAMIS INA LAPUN
DAVID TAMEI
RICHARD VIRAN