VERNAL POOLS CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Across
  1. 2. Most vernal pools are _____ in size.
  2. 3. Vernal pools are a type of _____.
  3. 7. _____ shrimp can be found in vernal pools.
  4. 9. Spring _____ are one of our smallest frogs.
  5. 10. _____ eat young salamanders and frogs.
  6. 11. Spotted and wood _____ visit vernal pools.
  7. 12. Vernal pools usually dry up in the _____.
  8. 14. Fingernail _____ burrow into the soil.
Down
  1. 1. Frogs and _____ lay egg masses.
  2. 4. Vernal is Latin in origin and relates to _____.
  3. 5. _____ pools are the theme of this issue.
  4. 6. _____ salamanders are endangered.
  5. 7. Wood _____ depend on vernal pools.
  6. 8. Many amphibians cross _____ to reach vernal pools.
  7. 10. Vernal pools are found in _____ habitat.
  8. 13. _____ salamanders spend time underground.