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The Amazon River
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Amazon River Food Chain
Fungi
Worms
Termites
Slugs
Decomposers
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Pandarus Sinuatus
Anaconda
Bull Shark
Sting Ray
Caiman
River Dolphins
Pirranha
Alligator Gar
Arapaima
Yellow Spotted Amazon Turtle
BlackShrimp
Manatee
Black Pacu
Phyto plankton
Water lillies
Alga e
Water hyacinth
Food Web Explanation
Sunlight gives energy to the autotrophs/producers (Algae, Water lillies, water hycinth, and phytoplankton). The energy from the autotrophs go to the primary consumerrs/ herbivores (Manatee and shrimp). Next the energy from the primary consumers go to the secondary consumers/ omnivores (Spottedd amazon turtle, anapaima, Pandarus Sinuatus, and black pacu). Next, the energy from the secondary consumers go to the tertiary consumers/ carnivores (Pirranhas, river dolphins, alligator gar, stingrays, and caiman). Lastly, the enrgy from the tertiary consumers go to the quaternary consumers/apex predators (Bull shark and anaconda). The decomposers (fungi, slugs, worms, and termites) break down matter and return nutrients back to the ecosysytem.
Energy Pyramid
Decomposers Termites Slugs Worms Fungi
APEX Anaconda and Bull Shark
Tertiary Consumers Pirranhas, River Dolphins, Sting Rays, Alligator Gar, and Caiman
Secondary Consumers Yellow-Spotted Turtle, Arapaima, Pandarus Sinuatus, and Black Pacu
Primary Consumers Manatee and Shrimp
Autotrophs/Producers Water Lilly, Water Hyacinth, Algae, Phytoplankton
Abiotic Factors
There are many abiotic factors needed for this ecosystem to thrive. Sand, rocks, gravel, etc. are needed as shelter for animals and as support for plants to grow. There also has to be water, because most these species live in the water or atleast near them. Sunlight and air are also vital sources to sustain life in the ecosystem.
River Dolphins
- The amazon river dolphin is also called the pink river dolphin and boto- They are slowly becoming endangered due to pollution - The amazon Dolphin is a vital part of the amazon river ecosystem - The Boto has a unique adaptation of having unfused neck verterbrate, allowing them to bend 90 degrees to navigate through tough tree branches and twings. - It lives only in fresh water areas - The boto is the largest species of River dolphin in the world - They have a strong but felxible body - They are made to withstand strong currents
Water Lillies
- The water lily's complete scientific name for the plant family water lillies come from is "Nymphaeaceae," deriving mainly from the word "Nymph"- The Water lily is considered to be a symbol of beauty- The first water lillies appeared roughly 115 to 125 million years ago- Water lillies are food for both fish and wild life- Water lillies may cause drainage due to it's rapid growth- There is a kind of water lillies named after the famous artist van gogh
Autotroph/ Heterotroph
Autotrophs and heterotrophs work together to sustain the amazon river ecosystem in many ways. Both autotrophs and heterotrophs do their part in the ecosystem. The autotrophs are how all heterotrophs are able to get then energy and nutrients they need to survive both directly and indirectly. Autotrophs can also be used to provide temporary or permanat shelter and can be used by certain animals as camflouge as well.
Bibliography
Works Cited Haak, Danielle. “Pink River Dolphins: Facts & Habitat.” Study.com, study.com/academy/lesson/pink-river-dolphins-facts-habitat.html.National Geographic. “Amazon River Dolphin (Boto) Facts.” Animals, 18 Dec. 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/amazon-river-dolphin.qpanimals. “Qpanimals / Pink River Dolphins.” Qpanimals.pbworks.com, qpanimals.pbworks.com/w/page/5925182/Pink%20River%20Dolphins.WWF. “Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphins) | Species | WWF.” World Wildlife Fund, 2019, www.worldwildlife.org/species/amazon-river-dolphin. Wikipedia Contributors. “Amazon River Dolphin.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Mar. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_river_dolphin.