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Why is an estuary used as a nursery for the young of many saltwater fish?
Why is an estuary used as a nursery for the younng of many saltwater fish
What lived in estuary?
organisms * fish * mammals * grasses
What animals live in the mud of estuary's?
frogs and bugs and fish
What kind of animals live in an estuary?
An estuary is a lake or river with a mixture of fresh and salt water(mostly near the sea). You would find freshwater fish and some species of saltwater fish in an estuary. There are also some marine toads\frogs and a few water insects.
What are living and nonliving things in an estuary?
Living things in an estuary include fish, birds, crabs, and plants like seagrass. Nonliving things in an estuary include water, rocks, sediment, and sunlight.
What percentage of commercial fish do estuary ecosystems serve as nurseries?
Estuary ecosystems serve as nurseries for approximately 75% of commercial fish species. These sheltered areas provide important habitat for juvenile fish to grow and develop before moving out to the open ocean.
How does sedimentation affect the estuary?
Sedimentation in estuaries can decrease water clarity, smother benthic habitats, and alter nutrient cycling. Excessive sedimentation can also clog fish gills, impacting fish health and reducing biodiversity in the estuary.
do alligators eat fish in a mangrove estuary?
Yeah I saw some in FL
What is an important characteristic of an estuary?
A mixture of fresh and salt water and is sometimes referred to as a nursery for young fish
Where in the Derwent Estuary near Hobart Tasmania are walking fish found?
The walking fish are tiny spotted handfish and they are found in the lower Derwent Estuary, and the bays and channels in that area. They are not found anywhere else in the world. There are only three known colonies, and each colony has fewer than 200 adult fish. They are very rarely seen.
What is an Estuary and what is the largest estuary in the US?
An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating a unique and productive ecosystem. Estuaries are vital for numerous species of fish and wildlife, serving as nurseries and habitats. The largest estuary in the United States is the Chesapeake Bay, which spans parts of Maryland and Virginia and is renowned for its biodiversity and ecological significance.
What omnivores live in estuaries?
Only a few animals of the estuary directly eat the huge amount of living plant material in the estuary. The few herbivores in an estuary are mainly water birds, like geese and ducks, which feed on bulrushes and marsh plant seeds. Herbivores here also include some fish, shellfish, and filter feeders.
