Freshwater Biome
Freshwater is defined as having a low salt concentration — usually less than 1%. Plants and animals in freshwater regions are adjusted to the low salt content and would not be able to survive in areas of high salt concentration. There are different types of freshwater regions: ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands.
Animals in the Freshwater Biome
There are many insects living in the freshwater biome that some might consider being pests including mosquitos and flies. These insects are very important in that they are a food source to many mammals, birds, and amphibians.It is believed that more than 700 species of fish, 1,200 species of amphibians, mollusks, and insects all live in these areas. Some of the animals in this biome are frogs, crocodiles, salmon, geese ect.
Plants in the Freshwater Biome
Zooplankton are microscopic organisms that live suspended in the water environment. Various species of aquatic plants and algae have also adapted to exist in the wider parts of rivers and streams where the water is clear enough to allow sunlight to penetrate.