Freshwater Biome

Plants
Animals
(at least 10)
(at least 10)
algae
grasses
moss
reeds
lily pads
cypress trees
duck weed
tamarack
myrtle
swampfrond
Adaptations
Plants must live in shallow water
or float to reach sunlight.
bass
carp
crayfish
minnows
raccoons
beaver
alligator
turtles
snakes
wading birds
Adaptations
Animals can live under water and
have gills to get oxygen.
Amphibians can travel in the water
or on land to diversify their food
source.
Freshwater
Biome
Interactions
biotic:
Interaction of underwater and
land animals and birds creates
a varied food web.
Geography
Climate
location:
precipitation amount per year:
Almost anywhere on Earth
varies depending on location
description:
temperature range:
fresh water streams, lakes,
rivers, creeks etc…
28 to 90© F (-2 to 32©C)
climate:
soil type:
sand, silt, clay, rock,
gravel
abiotic:
Water depth determines amount
of sunlight which determines
plant and animal life.
varies depending on location