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When fresh and saltwater mix in the marine environment this is called an estuary or brackish water environment why would bottom dwelling organisms in an estuary need to be able to withstand brackish w?
Salt water is heavier than fresh so it will be at the bottom and affect all organisms there, in fact the more saline the water is the heavier it becomes to the point where the fresh will not mix or dilute it but flow over it.
What is a example of brackish?
The salty water in a river estuary is an example of brackish water.
Are most wetlands brackish water?
No. Most brackish water is associated with the ocean. Usually a tidal river estuary.
What are two features of an estuary that allows large numbers of organisms to live there?
tides that bring in nutrients/food, and brackish (only partly salty) water which allows non-marine things to live there
What type of aquatic ecosystems are formed by mixture of salt and fresh water?
Estuaries are aquatic ecosystems formed by the mixture of saltwater from the ocean and freshwater from rivers. They are characterized by fluctuating salinity levels and support a diverse array of plant and animal species. Estuaries are important for nutrient cycling, sediment trapping, and serving as nursery grounds for many marine organisms.
How can you use brackish in a sentence?
Portuguese food is usually brackish.The doctor told him to avoid brackish food.
What is the type of water in an estuary called?
Water effected by tidal flow is often called brackish and has some salt in it.
What is the term used for water in an estuary?
An estuary is usually where the fresh water of a river meets the salty sea. The mixing of fresh and salt water forms brine.
What is the name of the area where a river meets the sea or ocean?
This is called the "mouth" of the river.A stretch of a river whose depth varies with the sea tides is called an estuary, and may contain brackish water or saltwater.
Which coastal region is where seawater and freshwater mix?
The coastal region where seawater and freshwater mix is called an estuary. The mixed water inside the estuary is called brackish.
Why does the Chesapeake Bay not taste like salt?
The Chesapeake Bay is an estuary. It houses salt, fresh, and brackish (a mixture) of waters.
What is an area where freshwater and saltwater meet provides habitat for a diversity of organisms?
An estuary provides habitat for a diversity of organisms
