Describe the climate and physical characteristics of that biome and the types of organisms that live within it. Give examples of and describe symbiotic relationships between those organisms. Be sure to include at least one example from each of the following: parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism. Describe a freshwater or saltwater life zone within or adjacent to the biome you chose. Detail the similarities and differences between the terrestrial biome and the aquatic life zone.
If someone could give me some insight on this, it would be very helpful.
I am sorry that nobody rrespondede to your post earlier.
Which biome did you choose?
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "biomes" to get these possible sources:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
what kind of animals live in fresh water
and what are the temptures like in different places
No problem! I can help you with that. Let's start by choosing a specific biome. For the purpose of this explanation, let's choose the tropical rainforest biome.
Climate and Physical Characteristics:
The tropical rainforest biome is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year. It is typically located near the equator. The physical characteristics of this biome include a dense and diverse canopy of trees, tall and broadleaf vegetation, and a high level of humidity. The soil in rainforests is nutrient-poor due to rapid decomposition and leaching of nutrients.
Types of Organisms:
The tropical rainforest biome is home to a wide variety of organisms. Some examples include:
1. Parasitism: A common example of parasitism in the tropical rainforest biome is the relationship between mosquitoes and various animal species. Mosquitoes act as parasites by feeding on the blood of animals, spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue.
2. Mutualism: An example of mutualism in this biome is the relationship between ants and certain plant species. Ants protect the plants from herbivores and in return, the plants provide shelter and food sources for the ants.
3. Commensalism: Epiphytic plants, such as bromeliads, exhibit commensalism in the tropical rainforest. These plants attach themselves to trees and gain access to more sunlight and nutrients without causing harm to the host tree.
Freshwater or Saltwater Life Zone:
Let's consider a saltwater life zone adjacent to the tropical rainforest biome, such as a coral reef. Coral reefs are highly diverse ecosystems found in warm, nutrient-rich coastal waters. They support a vast array of marine organisms such as corals, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
Similarities and Differences:
Terrestrial biomes, like the tropical rainforest, and aquatic life zones, like coral reefs, have some similarities and differences:
1. Climate: Both the tropical rainforest biome and the coral reef life zone are characterized by warm temperatures.
2. Biodiversity: Both ecosystems support high levels of biodiversity, with numerous species adapted to their respective environments.
3. Physical Characteristics: While the rainforest has dense vegetation and tall trees, coral reefs are characterized by the presence of calcium carbonate structures built by coral polyps.
4. Water Availability: The tropical rainforest biome has abundant rainfall, while coral reefs are surrounded by saltwater.
These are just some general aspects of the tropical rainforest biome and a related saltwater life zone. You can delve deeper into each topic to understand more specific details about their climate, physical characteristics, types of organisms, and symbiotic relationships.