It's been estimated that wetlands cover about 6% of the earth's surface and provide habitat for 40% of all plant and animal species. The four components needed for freshwater plants to survive are ...

Changing the definition of “harm” in the Endangered Species Act would remove habitat modifications and imperil vulnerable species.

Another interesting mussel species is the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera ... Dr. Hilt, you study the interactions between algae, aquatic plants and organisms in lakes.

As scientists better comprehend the extent to which lakes, ponds, rivers and marshlands—and the animal and plant life ... 25 percent of freshwater fauna—including species of fish, dragonflies ...

Mussel shells provide living space for insects and plants, and empty shells serve as nesting ... Worldwide there are 890 known freshwater mussel species, and 302 of those live in North America.

Some of the freshwater species deemed at high risk bear exotic ... food in terms of fisheries; medicines from plants; as well as cultural and aesthetic values. Freshwater reeds are used for ...