| In this thriving water world there is a balance of fascinating flora and fauna. The plants grow in easily visible zones; a) marsh plants in the drier area; b) swamp plants at the edge, species growing in the shallow with; c) floating leaves; d) free floating vegetation; e) totally submerged plants. This habitat supports a wide variety of invertebrates demonstrating the interdependence of living organisms more clearly than in any other natural environment. Finding food whilst avoiding becoming a meal for another creature occupies most of the time of fresh water creatures - Watch how they do it! |