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Aquatics 2- PLAY Issues

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Leaf Eaters Litter- stuff that falls from plants into streams Fungus and microorganisms soften the leaves Shredders- feed off of litter Stoneflies, crane flies, caddisflies Shredders add waste to stream, other insects feed off wastes

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Bass Habitat Sunfish family Prefer warm water Need structures and cover to hide under Trees, stumps, rock piles, lily pads, boat docks Fry (up to 1 inch)- eat zooplankton, insect larvae Once larger- eat insects and small fish Top predators as adults, eating anything that fits in their mouth- fish, frogs, snakes, crayfish, mice, birds Bass are preyed upon by herons, osprey, snapping turtles

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Bass Habitat

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Wild Brook Trout Live in clean, fast moving, cold water streams (