Black MangroveGrows seaward
with high arched prop roots extending out in tiers that turn downward from the trunk.
This helps the tree absorb oxygen and reach out towards water sources.
Alligator Average length is 13 feetGender of offspring is determined by
temperature of nestFeast on turtles fish snakes birds and even
engage in cannibalistic practices
keystoneMutualism- fish and coralParasitism-wading birds and parasites Commensalism- birds pick gators teeth Competitive- gator eating fish
Info on the glades-video http://
www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g143024-i18108775-
Everglades_National_Park_Florida.html
Human Impact The Florida everglades is one of the ecosystems
most affected by humans.Since around 1900 people have been draining the
wetlands for agricultural purposes. The “Central and South Florida Projects” were
operations which had canals built to do the draining of the water, into the ocean.
The draining caused many native plants to die and promoted the growth of algae.
Quiz 1. Marshes, swamps, and bogs are examples of:
a) Estuariesb) Terrestrial Biomesc) Freshwater Wetlandsd) Oceans
2. Which of the following is true regarding the importance of wetlands?
a) They help prevent floodingb) They recharge aquifersc) They filter pollutantsd) All of these
3. Most of the freshwater biomes in Michigan are considered bogs. True False
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