Texas Aquatic Science Chapter 9 Video Introduction
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Lakes and ponds video shows how these aquatic resources provide habitat for many plants, insects, fish, birds and other wildlife, much of our drinking water and important economic and recreational opportunities for Texans. Texas has over 1.2 million acres of freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in 2013. These bodies of lentic water (water that is not flowing) are among Texas’ most -known and popular aquatic ecosystems.– Texas Aquatic Science Chapter 9: Lakes and Ponds