Pond Ecology

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What is Pond Ecology?

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Pond Ecology is the study of the interactions between living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and their environment in pond ecosystems.

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What does snow on top of ice block?

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Sunlight

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What is the main issue caused by surface algae in ponds?

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Oxygen level problem

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What role do plants play at the pond margin?

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Provide shelter for small animals and insects

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What is the main ecological role of the Littoral Zone?

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Support for aquatic plants and animals

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Which layer of the pond is dominated by fish?

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Pond mid-water

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What is the Littoral Zone?

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The Littoral Zone is the shallow area of a pond where sunlight penetrates, allowing aquatic plants to grow.

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What is the role of decomposers in pond ecosystems?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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How do aquatic plants contribute to pond ecology?

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Aquatic plants provide oxygen, habitat, and food for various organisms in the pond.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.