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Will more aquatic plants be found at the surface of a lake or at the bottom?
They will be found mostly at the surface because the need sunlight to make food and photosynthesis
What were The first organism to populate the surface of the land were?
Plants were because all they needed was water and sunlight. Which they had...
WHY do you think plants that live in water only grow near the surface?
The reason that the majority of aquatic plants grow near the surface of water is sunlight- the deeper you go, the less light makes it through the water. Because plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, most will then grow in shallower water because they will have more light.
Why is milfoil bad for aquatic ecosystems?
Milfoil is bad for aquatic ecosystems because it is an invasive plant that can outcompete native vegetation, reduce biodiversity, and disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. It can form dense mats on the water's surface, blocking sunlight and oxygen from reaching other plants and aquatic life, leading to a decline in overall ecosystem health.
Why do photosynthetic organisms live on or near the surface of aquatic ecosystems?
Photosynthetic organisms need sunlight for photosynthesis, which is their primary source of energy. By living on or near the surface of aquatic ecosystems, they can capture and utilize the sunlight effectively. This placement allows them to maximize their photosynthetic activity and productivity.
Why the water lily has broad leaves and a hollow flexible stem?
Water lilies have broad leaves to maximize surface area for photosynthesis and attract sunlight. Their hollow, flexible stems allow them to be buoyant in water, enabling them to float and reach the surface for sunlight and air.
How is the ulothrix algae harmful?
Ulothrix algae can be harmful in aquatic ecosystems because it can form dense mats on the water surface, blocking sunlight from reaching other organisms below. This can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem by reducing oxygen levels and nutrients available to other aquatic species, leading to a decline in biodiversity.
Can sunlight pass through oil covered water?
Yes, sunlight can still pass through oil-covered water to some extent. However, the oil on the water's surface can reduce the amount of light that penetrates below the surface, impacting aquatic life and ecosystems.
What happens to the temperature as you go deeper in an aquatic system?
The temperature typically decreases as you go deeper in an aquatic system. This is due to the interaction between sunlight and water, which causes surface waters to be warmer than deeper waters.
What observation could be used to determine that an ocean organism carries out autotrophic nutrition?
its because the organism either lives close to the surface and because chloroplasts are visible in its cells (only if it is a plant) this information was found in my AP Biology textbook
Why does an aquatic plant bubble?
An aquatic plant bubbles because it releases oxygen bubbles. The oxygen bubbles float to the surface of the water and get released in to the air.
Name the organisms that absorb oxygen by diffusion?
Small aquatic organisms like single-celled bacteria, protozoa, and some aquatic invertebrates absorb oxygen by diffusion through their body surface, since they have a high surface area to volume ratio which allows for efficient exchange of gases.
