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
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