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On Saturday, April 28th I went to the aquatic investigation to get a greater depth on the biodiversity of pond life. In this experience we went to the Prarie Ridge Ecostation's pond, which is an inhabitant of swans, snakes, and different aquatic animals. Even though I went to look at aquatic animals and the ponds biodiversity, I learned a bit more about the foodchain of the pond. I learned about the swan and snakes relationship and how the snake is somewhat of a predator to the swan as the snake ate the swans eggs. I learned about the biodiversity of the pond as I looked at an array of fireflies, larva and in this picture, I'm holding a TADPOLE!

It was not only interesting seeing the biodiversity of the aquatic life in the pond, but also how the pond was ultimately suitable for the aquatic animals. It is really easy to assume that the water quality of one type is suitable for all aquatic animals, but it is not. After this action plan, I looked a little more about the suitable pond conditions for tadpoles (because there were more than a lot) and different websites said that it was necessary for the plant life to be abundant and the water to be a little turbid. If you were to place a tadpole in freshwater and a sunny location it would be detrimental to their health, which is different from a goldfish. I just found it interesting to first-hand be able to compare the different turbidity, pH, and water quality lessons that we have learned and be able to apply it to this action plan.