(par 4.2.4.1) 2014-08-25 Clams, Mussels Clean up Ocean Pollutants
Clams, Mussels Clean up Ocean Pollutants http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/8682/20140822/clams-mussels-clean-up-ocean-pollutants.htm By Jenna Iacurci They may not have brooms, mops or even arms, but bivalves – such as clams, mussels and oysters – make good underwater maids, a new study suggests. (Photo : Pixabay) They may not have brooms, mops or even arms, but bivalves – such as clams, […]
(par 4.2.4.1) Water Ecosystems – Saltwater
Saltwater Animal & Plant Adaptations Animal Adaptations There are 120 species of mammals including whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions which have evolved to adapt to their aquatic environment by developing small appendages (ears and flippers), a generally large size, hydrodynamic (mechanical properties of liquid) body shapes and different methods to cope with extreme changes […]
(par 4.2.4.1) Water Ecosystems – Freshwater
https://wildtracks.wordpress.com/world-ecosystems/water-ecosystems-freshwater/freshwater-animal-plant-adaptations/ Animal Adaptations Many plants and animals have adapted to the freshwater biome and could not survive in water having a higher salt concentration. As this ecosystem covers a vast portion of the world, the animal life found can vary considerably. Fish are able to obtain oxygen through their gills. Fish such as trout have […]