What Makes The Aquatic Biome Unique?
The aquatic biome is definitely the largest biome out there. Water covers nearly 75 percent of the earth’s surface, in the form of oceans, lakes, rivers, etc. Just like all other biomes, the aquatic biome can be divided into two categories: freshwater regions and saltwater regions. There are also different types of freshwater and saltwater habitats. Saltwater Habitats: Oceans Oceans are the largest ecosystems on earth. • Who Calls The Ocean Home? Algae, sea snails, octopuses, fish, crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc.,) sea anemones, sharks, whales, seaweed and much, much more. Tons of bacteria and fungus also call the ocean “Home, Sweet Home.” Coral Reefs Coral reefs are found as barriers along continents (for example, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.) • Who Calls Coral Reefs Home? Coral, (which does look rock but is actually an animal!) Fish, sea urchins, octopi and sea stars (a.k.a. star fish) also call coral reefs home. Estuaries An estuary is where a stream or rive
