... up the food chain. The temperature had a tremendous effect on my location. The aquatic portion of my area shut down after the first layer of ice formed on the lake. As the temperature lowered from the fall going into the winter, all life seemed to disappear, and everything went dormant for the winter. As the snow fell and winter progressed, there were still no signs of significant life. Along with the light, moisture affects the ecosystem ... located in my area. This is a form of succession. These aquatic plants are taking over the lake. In just a few months I have noticed a shift from,...

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