In this lesson, you will learn about the estuary ecosystem and biome. We will explore the geographical characteristics of estuaries as well as the habitats that they provide to plants and animals. Estuaries Hop on a boat with me, and let's take a ride to explore a local estuary. It's ...
Biomes –is a large‚ distinct terrestrial region that has a similar climate‚ soil‚ plants‚ and animals regardless of where it occurs. It covers a large geographic area and encompasses interacting landscapes. Landscape – is a large land area covering many square kilometers composed of ...
is also important to the diversity of the ecosystem. Estuaries provide a safe place to live, a breeding ground, and a safe rest stop for migrating animals, along with the food needed to survive. The result is a rich, diverse, and important place for a variety of animals and plants. ...
Phytoplankton are a microscopic marine algae that can be found in saltwater (ex: oceans) and freshwater (ex: lakes and ponds). Under normal conditions, phytoplankton play an important role in the ecosystem, and they are a vital food source for many animals. However, certain conditions can ...