Aquatic Habitats: Aquariums Inspired by Nature

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This requires the need to implement conservation strategies so that the aquatic resources are not depleted and can be used for generations to come. They include all standing water habitats. Lakes and ponds are the main examples of Lentic Ecosystem. The word lentic mainly refers to stationary or relatively still water. These ecosystems are home to algae, crabs, shrimps, amphibians such as frogs and salamanders, for both rooted and floating-leaved plants and reptiles including alligators and other water snakes are also found here. Plant Adaptations to Aquatic Life". The Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust . Retrieved 8 February 2022.

a b c d "Invasive non-native aquatic plants". Northern Ireland Direct Government Services. 9 November 2015 . Retrieved 6 February 2022.Neritic zone: These zone are present in mangrove swamps, lagoons, mudflats, marshes and meadows. The waters here aren't deep. Animals seen here are lobsters, clams, oysters, scallops, crab and shrimp.

Prevent the discharge of pollutants into the aquatic habitat by not allowing chemical plants, industries, and thermal power plants to set up near water resources The largest animal ever to live on Earth is an ocean mammal called the blue whale. It’s as long as two school buses! Dolphins, porpoises, and sea lions are also ocean-dwelling mammals. Water supports many lives. Organisms which survive in water are called aquatic organisms. They depend on water for their food, shelter, reproduction and all other life activities. Benthic zone: They contain the lowest level of water. Beneath the water lies a good amount of substrate upon which organisms thrive upon. The organisms in the benthic zone are termed as benthos. Examples are crustaceans, molluscs, worms, sponges, sea anemone, bivalves and bacteria.

Marine organisms can easily float in saline waters since they have a high density of about 1.03g/cm3 at its surface. This density reduces as one goes deeper into the ocean. Similarly, the oxygen concentration is highest at its surface, and reduces beneath the waters. Tides and waves are often observed in the marine habitat. Oceanic zone: It comprises the vast ocean space (or the sea). They include the atlantic ocean, pacific ocean, indian ocean, antarctic ocean and arctic ocean respectively. Animals present here include sharks, orca, dolphins, starfish, sea lion, seahorses and whales. Word origin: Middle French aquatique (living in water), Latin aquaticus (relating to water), from aqua (water)