In ponds where there are viable fish and plant populations, algae are seldom seen. Explain why this might happen.

Q: To protect oligotrophic lakes from eutrophication, it is important to

A: Oligotrophic lakes have the lowest nutrient content with a high concentration of oxygen which makes…

Q: How might this pollution affect terrestrial organisms that depend on the water for drinking water?

A: Land pollution is a type of destruction of the earth's land. It can be either naturally or as a…

Q: Why the population of birds are getting declined in an area where DDT had been used extensively?

A: Food chain:   It is a chain of food consumption as well as energy pass by organisms. A food chain…

Q: Explain the current problem known as the "Global Fisheries Crisis". What percentage of global…

A: Global Fisheries Crisis refers to the severe depletion in the fish stocks across global fisheries,…

Q: would there be a higher invertebrate density in non-vegetated or vegetated water ?

A: Aquatic invertebrates are various types of mollusc, arthropods and other lower organisms living in…

Q: Explain how an excessive input of phosphate ions into a body of water such as a lake can have a…

A: phosphate is a major nutrient needed for life. Phosphate is the most common form of phosphorus, used…

Q: An algal bloom in an aquatic ecosystem can cause the depletion of which element? Select one: a.…

A: Algal bloom refers as rapid accumulation in algae population in fresh water or marine water…

Q: Stream orders 1 and 2 are generally shaded by tree canopy overhanging the streams. If you cleared…

A: Given scenario -  Streams 1 and 2 are shaded by a tree canopy overhanging the streams.  Also, upon…

Q: The introduction of the zebra mussel into the Great Lakes by oceangoing vessels has had a…

A: Zebra mussels are intrusive, a fingernail-sized mollusk that is local to new waters in Eurasia.…

Q: Why does deforestation of a watershed increase the concentration of nitrates in streams draining the…

A: Watershed is accumulation of water on land,  which is collected from rains, snow etc and drain all…

Q: Define eutrophication.

A: Eutrophication is a natural phenomenon that occurs over centuries as lakes age and is filled in with…

Q: Why is shark finning used in shark fin soup can lead to the destruction of the coral reef system?

A: Shark finning is the act of removing fins from sharks and discarding the rest of the shark back into…

Q: What happened to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem once oysters were overharvested?

A: Chesapeake Bay is an largest ecosystem present in United States. Oyster and crabs were a major…

Q: Sunlight penetrates to the bottom of shallower banks. This increases the growth of tiny plants…

A: Phytoplankton are autotrophic members of the plankton community that play an important role in both…

Q: Why In ponds where there are viable fish and plant populations, algae are seldom seen. Explain.…

A: All together make an aquatic pond ecosystem sustainable.

Q: algae blooms cause dead zones where living things die because of lack of what

A: An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in freshwater or…

Q: Productivity in deep (cold water) reef communities that exist below the euphotic zone is dominated…

A: Ocean is defined as the continuous salt water body where it comprises of various large and small…

Q: Explain how industrialization affects the water quality of lakes and reservoir

A: The industrial setup creates a huge source of water pollution as it creates pollutants that are…

Q: species

A: Red algae, which belong to the phylum Rhodophyta, are microscopic organisms that range from simple…

Q: Could there be any advantage for a Phytoplankton cell to not minimize the sinking rate? Explain.

A: INTRODUCTION Microalgae, also known as phytoplankton, are similar to terrestrial plants in that they…

Q: Why do eels, bullfrogs, and alligators hold potential as aquaculture species?

A: Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms in artificial tanks ,ponds, natural backwater  in…

Q: Explain what would happen if: There is excessive growth of algae in a waterbody.

A: Algae are significant because they are the primary producers of biomass in the aquatic ecosystems.…

Q: The diagram shows a soil food web. Name the producers in this food web. Enter your answer Ground…

A: The food web is a crucial ecological concept. Essentially, a food web shows the feeding links that…

Q: Why does an algal bloom form? A from a lack of nutrients in the water from a dead zone from an…

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If youwant any…

Q: What approach would you use to address to the problem of eutrophication in river

A: Eutrophication is a process in which the water bodies are supplemented with nutrients that causes…

Q: Why is it important to maintain biodiversity for medical reasons

A: Biodiversity provides many benefits to animals, plants, and maintenance of ecosystems. They are also…

Q: By non availability of which thing the eutrophication of water bodies lead to kill fishes?

A: Introduction: Eutrophication is a process of nutrient enrichment of the environment due to the…

Q: a. What eventually happens to the nutrients that run off into theocean with sewage and other…

A: The interaction between the environment and microbiology is crucial to study energy and nutrient…

Q: Crab Sea Slug Algae on Eelgrass Eelgrass Figure 1. Partial food chain in eelgrass habitats 1. Sea…

A: Introduction :  Key stone species is an organism upon which entire community is dependent.  If that…

Q: Explain why a disturbance in the water cycle is a threat to man.

A: The water cycle is an significant processthat enables the availability of water for all living…

Q: Why is it not possible to completely eliminate algae blooms from the water supply

A: A rapid increase in the algae population in an aquatic system usually characterized by water…

Q: The main source of food in muddy-bottom intertidal communities is plankton

A: Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Which of the following season you would observe algal bloom (increased productivities) due to…

A: Algal bloom : It is an accumulation of algae in freshwater or marine water systems. During algal…

Q: What is the effects to the ecosystem when always experience floods when haivy rains pour?

A: The frequent heavy rains can lead to flooding and hence have positive and negative impacts on the…

Q: Explain how the presence of algae can indicate either pollution or productivity of a body of water.

A: Algae are the set of eukaryotic organisms that are capable of performing the photosynthesis process.…

Q: What is eutrophication?

A: An ecosystem is defined as a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical…

Q: Stratification alters biogeochemistry and ecology in aquatic ecosystem. Why does stratification in…

A: Lake stratification is the tendency of the lakes  to form separate and distinct thermal layers…

Q: One direct effect of the zebra mussel invasion was a decrease in the cloudiness of the water. How…

A: “An ecosystem is defined as a community of lifeforms in concurrence with non-living components,…

Q: . In some areas, the barrier built to prevent uncontrolled movement of people across the border…

A: *usually barriers shows effects on ecological impact.For every individual for survival it has to…

Q: Explain how algae blooms act as water pollution and how humans contribute to the problem.

A: An algal blossom is a quick increment or aggregation in the number of inhabitants in green growth in…

Q: Describe the causes and consequences ofeutrophication

A: Eutrophication is an enrichment of water by nutrient salts that causes structural changes to the…

Q: Bamboo plant is growing in a fir forest then what will be the tophic level of it?

A: Ecology is the branch of biology. It is dealing with the interactions and relations between the…

Q: Mining can pollute water by ___________ that contains heavy metals.

A: Answer:  WATER POLLUTION = Water is the universal solvent and can be polluted by various degrees,…

Q: Food Webs How would the oceanic food web be affected if all of the krill were removed from the…

A: Ecosystem is a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms live together and benefit…

Q: What do you think would happen to both the catfish and the algae if another fish that eats algae…

A: The given data is about the food chain of pond ecosystem.  Ecosystem is a particular Geographical…