Swamps+period+3

=** Swamps period 3 **= = = = = =** Facts/characteristics of the Biome: shallow body of water in a low lying, poorly drained possesion, usually containing abundant plant growth dominated by trees, such as cypress, and high scrubs. **=

= = = = =** Location of the Biome: swamps develop in moist climates, generally in such places in low lying coastal plains, floodplains of rivers. **= = = = = = = =** Consumers/Animals living in the biome : some animals are snakes, frogs, birds, and alligators.**=

= = = = = = = = =** Producers/Plants living in the biome: Cattails, bulrushes, arrowhead and water lillies. **= = =

** Dominant (keystone) species in the biome: Usually the frogs and salamanders are the dominant species of the swamp. **

**Average Temperature Range for the biome: 85 degrees fahrenheit**

** Ann **** ual recipiation for the biome: about 1500 mm a year. ** []