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Kesterson ES A4

Environmental Science A Unit 4 - Aquatic Biomes

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An area of land that is periodically under water or whose soil contains a great deal of moisture. Wetland
Organisms that live at the bottom of the oceans or bodies of water. Benthos
A shallow zone in a freshwater habitat where light reaches the bottom and nurtures plants. Littoral Zone
An increase in the amount of nutrients, such as nitrates, in a marine or aquatic ecosystem. Eutrophication
A maritime habitat characterized by grasses, sedges and other plants that have adapted to continual, periodic flooding; Primarily throughout the temperate and subactic regions. Salt Marsh
A long ridge of sand or narrow island that lies parallel to the shore. Barrier Island
All organisms that swim actively in open water, independent of currents. Nekton
The mass of mostly microscopic organisms that float or freely drift in the waters of aquatic environments. Plankton
The bottom region of oceans and bodies of frshwater. Benthic Zone
An area where freshwater from rivers mixes with salt water from oceans. Estuary
Atropical or subtropical marine swamp characterized by the abundance of low to tall trees, especially mangrove trees. Mangrove Swamp
A limestone ridge found in tropical climates and compsed of corral fragments that are deposited around organic remains. Coral Reef
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