invasive species Hw

Finish watching pt 2 invasive species zebra and quagga mussels. How do they affect the ecosystem? What are three ways that they affect the Great Lakes ecosystem?

tuesday

There is a quiz tomorrow on abiotic (nonliving) vs. biotic factors (living). Dress to go out walking We will be near, but not in the water.

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Since dissolved oxygen is the most important abiotic factor, come up with a list of factors that affect dissolved oxygen in aquatic systems. Determine if they make them increase or decrease the dissolved oxygen levels. Come in Tuesday ready to go out , but not necessarily into the water.

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Take notes on the first few slides in the Aquatic ecology bio ppt.

Welcome!!

Welcome to the class. I hope you learn a lot about the ecology of lakes, rivers and the ocean. In the good weather we go out and investigate the river, stream and pond nearby. Take good notes and participate and you will be successful and have fun too.

senior final

The final for seniors is on the entire semester of material. All other students will be taking a quiz on the taxa method and the Ave biotic index method learned in class.

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powerpoint on macroinvertebrates posted. Memorize them by sight and name.