Freshwater Environments

3. The largest type of freshwater biome, often containing diverse ecosystems
4. A type of fish commonly found in freshwater environments
6. A type of amphibian commonly found in ponds and wetlands
8. A freshwater biome characterised by standing water and marshy areas
10. Small organisms that are important in the food web and often serve as indicators of water quality
14. A slow-moving freshwater body, often rich in nutrients
15. The process by which plants and algae produce oxygen in water
16. A freshwater crustacean with a hard shell and pincers
17. The movement of water through soil and rocks, leading to the recharge of aquifers
18. The bottom layer of a body of water

1. The process by which water vapour turns into liquid water, forming clouds
2. A common plant found in wetlands that can absorb large amounts of water
5. Aquatic organisms that float or drift in water
7. A water body flowing in one direction, usually towards an ocean or lake
9. Large bodies of ice that can affect freshwater ecosystems when they melt
10. A wetland area dominated by grasses
11. The zone in a freshwater biome where sunlight penetrates, allowing photosynthesis
12. Small, shallow freshwater bodies that support various life forms
13. A predator commonly found in freshwater ecosystems, known for its sharp teeth