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Describe two effects that chemical pollution could have on aquatic animals?
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Two effects that chemical pollution can have on aquatic animals are that the
animal could die from poisons. The second effect that chemical pollution has on
aquatic animals is that if the chemicals don't poison them the animals have
problems reproducing.
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What is physical pollution?
physical pollution means pollution caused by human beings which effect the environment a lot e.g. throwing waste products in water, burning of garbage for no reason , too much smoke coming out by the vehicles etc. all this may effects the humans , animals , aquatic plants ans animals .
Excess heat in rivers is caused by what pollution?
Thermal pollution causes a rise in the ambient water temperature in rivers. Excess heat often causes algal blooms and increased metabolism in aquatic animals. This results in a shorter life span for both the plants and animals.
Can thermal pollution reduce the oxygen supply in an aquatic ecosystem?
maybe
What is phosphate pollution?
Phosphate pollution is a condition where there is too much phosphorus in lakes and streams, as a result from poor timing on fertilizer application. In some cases, phosphorus can leach from grass clippings to create the same effect. When too much phosphorus enters lakes and streams, it can cause algae blooms. Algae blooms block sunlight from reaching the fish and other aquatic plants, and the aquatic life dies.
Which organisms living during the Cenozoic era?
It was an age of Trilobites- aquatic insects, many other aquatic lower animals, fish, animals had just begun to move to land from their aquatic habitat; where as the plants were represented by Tree ferns, Ferns and Ptridosperms ( intermediate between Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms)and early Cycads.
Does water pollution prevent aquatic animals from taking dissolved carbon dioxide?
Yes water pollution can prevent aquatic animals from taking in dissolved carbon dioxide. This is because the carbon levels can be low or because the gills of the animal get blocked by pollutants.
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
Describe about Aquatic food chains?
Aquatic food chains are simpley water animals that eat plant,each other,or both.
How does pollution affect a coral reef?
By adding various chemicals and stuff which can cause pollution to the sea can cause alot of damage to Coral Reefs as well as the aquatic animals.
What has the author David R Kendall written?
David R. Kendall has written: 'The role of physical-chemical factors in structuring subtidal marine and estuarine benthos' -- subject(s): Aquatic animals, Effect of water pollution on, Benthos
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 are aquatic animals?
Aquatic animals are animals that live in water.
What are effects of water pollution?
Water pollution can have many negative effects including killing aquatic animals, causing humans to become ill, disrupting food-chains, and destroying ecosystems.
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.
What is the effect of environmental pollution and air pollution?
*It causes many diseases like Asthmas lungs cancer etc*By water pollution water will become very impure & it effects the life of aquatic animals & many aquatic animals will die also.*It effects the growth & development of plants
What is meant by aquatic animals?
Aquatic animals are those which live in water.
