Introduction
This assignment is designed to offer an introduction to some of Florida's native and nonnative species.
Task
1. List the three types of mangrove roots and their purpose.
2. Describe the "layered condition" of water in an estuary?
3. List two adaptations for plants that live underwater.
4. What are the objectives of the Gopher tortoise management plan?
5. List four nonnative animal species found in Florida.
6. What are three families that include Florida vine plants?
7. What palm species can grow up to 100 ft?
8. List seven butterfly species found in Florida.
9. What are 6 types of wading birds that might be found along our local coastline?
10. What biome is characterized where we live?
Process
You may ONLY use the following websites to complete this assignment.
- Florida Species Field Guides https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/species/
- What’s It Like Where You Live? available at: http://www.mbgnet.net/
- Biology of Plants available at: http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/adapt.html
- World Biomes available at: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
- Plants and Animals of the Everglades available at: http://www.evergladesplan.org/facts_info/sywtkma_animals.aspx
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission available at: http://myfwc.com/education/wildlife/
- Florida’s Nature available: http://www.floridasnature.com/
- Florida Animals available at: http://pelotes.jea.com/Fanimal.htm
- Exploring Florida Animals available at: http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/photos/animals/animals.htm
- Exploring Florida: Plants available at: http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/photos/plants/plants.htm