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How is freshwater aquatic life affected by water pollution and water pollution only?
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∙ 9y ago
- it kills the fish and damages their habitat
- Floatable materials can impede the escape route of fish or other aquatic organisms.
- High BOD and SOD can deplete oxygen in the bottom of the water body suffocating the benthic organisms.
- Discharges of both organic and inorganic matters can result in high toxicity due to synergetic effects of these chemicals.
- It is toxic to marine life and it may result in birth defects for fish
- Organic Matter and nutrients cause depletion in the oxygen column.
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What has the author Lowell E Keup written?
Lowell E. Keup has written: 'Biology of water pollution' -- subject(s): Aquatic animals, Effect of water pollution on, Freshwater biology, Pollution, Purification, Water
What ecosystems are aquatic?
Oceans, sea , rivers and other water bodies are the ecosystems that are referred to as aquatic. The ecosystems that are aquatic are freshwater and saltwater(marine).
How did the the Freshwater Aquatic Biome get its name?
The word aquatic refers to the fact that the biome is in water. It is a freshwater environment, rather than a saltwater one.
What are two types of aquatic biomes?
The 7 aquatic biomes are ponds lakes, rivers, streames, estuaries, sea shores,and coral reefs.
What are two main types of aquatic biomes?
Freshwater and salt water
Who is affected by water pollution?
People,animals and plants are affected by air pollution
What are effects of water pollution aquatic plants?
it hurts the plant
How has water pollution affected the shark?
its killing them...
How does affected water pollution in the environment?
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What causes water to be affected negatively?
Pollution.
How are animals affected by water pollution?
they will die
What has the author William Peltier written?
William Peltier has written: 'Methods for measuring the acute toxicity of effluents to aquatic organisms' -- subject(s): Aquatic animals, Effect of water pollution on, Measurement, Pollution, Water
