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Purpose
To model the structure and function of the ecosystem of the life growing on the rubber skirt using a functional diagram with Odum symbols.
Biotic Structure
Species List:
Horizontal Distribution:
The organisms in our system were, for the most part, evenly distributed horizontally along our system. The exceptions were mussels, which were clumped in some areas, and very sparse in others, and the limpets, which were randomly scattered throughout.
Vertical Distribution:
There was a clearly defined vertical distribution in our system. The young Ulva algae grew near the top, as it needs more light and heat and as we moved deeper the mussels and older algae began to show up.
Abiotic Factors
We took 2 separate measurments of the temperature of the air and of the water in our system. The average air temp was 16.5. The water avarage was 10.5.
System Boundry
This is a diagram of the boundary of our system.
By: Nick L. , Alexandra G., Andreina T.
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