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Turbidity is the degree to which the water loses its transparency due to the presence of suspended particulates. ( cloudiness). Water plants need light for photosynthesis. If suspended particles block out light, photosynthesis and the production of oxygen for fish and aquatic life will be reduced. If light levels get too low, photosynthesis may stop altogether and algae will die. It's important to realize conditions that reduce photosynthesis in plants will result in lower oxygen concentrations and large carbon dioxide concentrations. Large amounts of suspended matter may clog the gills of fish and shellfish and kill them directly.
Suspended particles may provide a place for harmful microorganisms to lodge. Some suspended particles may provide a breeding ground for bacteria.
Fish can't see very well in turbid water and so may have difficulty finding food.
In addition to these negative impacts, suspended particles in water will eventually settle out and "blanket" the bottom of a waterway. When this occurs, habitat, fish spawning areas, and other important components of that waterway may be severely and negatively impacted.
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∙ 11y agoturbidity decrease oxygen level of water and may block suspension feeders pores like corals
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What are aquatic animals?
Aquatic animals are animals that live in water.
What effect does turbidity have on animals?
i don know srry
How does sewage damage aquatic animals?
"Sewage" can damage aquatic animals because, sewage contains polluted water and many harmful bacteria when this water flow through another river bodies the aquatic animals were affected by this polluted water and they also may" DIE" so,we should always keep the river bodies clean.
What is the scientific name for animals that live in water only?
Aquatic animals. most of the time they say aquatic wildlife, very few will say aquatic animals
What is the specialty of aquatic animals?
Speciality of aquatic animals is that they can swim.
How does Increased turbidity due to eutrophication affect submerged aquatic vegetation?
robbing the water of oxygen and creating a dead zone
What is meant by aquatic animals?
Aquatic animals are those which live in water.
How much turbidity is bad in water?
Well, turbidity is the measurement of how much sediment is suspended in water. So high amounts of turbidity are not good, because it can suffocate the stream and block sunlight from the animals living in the stream.
Can aquatic animals choke on food?
Answer:Yes, aquatic animals can choke on food.
What is the measure of turbidity?
That is cloudiness and brown colour in water. Not always harmful, but a good idea to get a sample to a lab and analyse it.
What animals are found in the rivers?
aquatic animals
What is an aquafarm?
An aquafarmer is another name for an aquaculturist - a person involved in aquaculture - the cultivation of aquatic produce such as aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic animals.
