Water is the common link among the five biomes and it makes up the largest part of the biosphere, covering nearly 75% of the Earth’s surface. Aquatic regions house numerous species of plants and animals, both large and small. In fact, this is where life began billions of years ago when amino acids first started to come together. Without water, most life forms would be unable to sustain themselves and the Earth would be a barren, desert like place. Although water temperatures can vary widely, aquatic areas tend to be more humid and the air temperature on the cooler side.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/aquatic.html
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/aquatic.html
FUN FACTS |
*Only 3% of the water on Earth comes from freshwater biomes.
*There are over 700 different species of fish that live in a freshwater biome. *99% of all freshwater is either in the form of ice or located in an aquifer. *Many animals besides fish live in freshwater biomes. This includes crocodiles, hippopotamus, turtles, and frogs. *Freshwater biomes are subdivided into three groups: lakes and ponds, streams and rivers, and wetlands. http://www.softschools.com/facts/biomes/freshwater_biome_facts/166/ |