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Aquatic Science

Wetlands

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Location where land and water meet Wetlands
Key ingredient in wetland is always Water
Dead plant and animal matter is called detritus
Two types of decomposers that help break down detritus Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria
Bacteria that require dissolved oxygen Aerobic Bacteria
Bacteria that do NOT require oxygen Anaerobic Bacteria
Product of the breakdown process of detritus; smells like rotten eggs sulfur containing compounds
What does a stinky wetland represent? A healthy wetland
This ecosystem is one of the most biologically diverse on Earth Wetland
What are three things saltwater and freshwater fish species depend on wetlands for? Food, spawning, and nursery grounds
What are the two broad categories of Texas Wetlands Freshwater and Coastal Wetlands
Where can Freshwater Wetlands form? wherever shallow water collects on land
Where do Coastal Wetlands form? where saltwater and freshwater mix
What changes do plant species in coastal wetlands must be able to adjust to? salinity and water level
What are plants that can live in high salinity environments? halophytes
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