Transitional between an aquatic ecosystem and a terrestrial ecosystem. This aquatic biome can be saltwater or freshwater O Wetland Marshes O Pond/Lake O Estuary
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Aquatic biome as pertaining to oceans, lakes, and estuaries.
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Match the aquatic biomes to their defining characteristics: Lakes, Wetlands, Streams and rivers, Estuaries, Intertidal, Oceanic pelagic, Coral reefs, Marine benthic. Lakes are bodies of water that are covered with water for a period long enough to support aquatic plants. Wetlands are areas that support plants adapted to water-saturated soil and are among the most productive biomes on Earth. They are home to a diverse community of invertebrates and birds. Streams and rivers are bodies of water that move continuously in one direction. Estuaries are where the river and sea meet, and organisms in this biome have to survive in a combination of salt and fresh water. Intertidal zones are periodically submerged and exposed by the tide, so they have variations in salinity and temperature. They are also characterized by a high diversity of life. Oceanic pelagic refers to the open ocean, where temperatures can be below 38°C. Coral reefs are characterized by high water clarity and are formed by the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral. They are home to a high diversity of vertebrates and invertebrates. Marine benthic refers to the deep-sea environment, which is characterized by dark and hot environments called deep-sea hydrothermal vents. It is home to organisms and communities of organisms that feed on the organic matter that falls from above. The oceanic pelagic, coral reefs, and marine benthic biomes together cover about 75% of Earth's surface. They are constantly mixed by wind-driven oceanic currents, and temperature, depth, and nutrient levels vary. They can have high water clarity and are formed by the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral.
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