Plant and Animal Life in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes is home to almost 3,500 species of plants and animals. Apart from that Diatoms – a microscopic algae with glasslike shells of silica is one of the major forms of algae. Green and Blue-Green algae are also a part of Lake Erie, Ontario and Michigan’s ecosystem. Several forms of plankton and microscopic crustaceans are found during the spring and fall seasons.
Snails, clams, worms, mayflies, and caddisflies are found at the bottom of the lakes. Opposum shrimp, deepwater sculpin, and copepods are also found at the bottom. The variety of fish found in these lakes includes lake trout, salmon, lake herring, whitefish, walleye, bass, and catfish. Overall, there is a mix of indigenous and foreign species that widens the diversity of aquatic animals in the Great Lakes.
Five Great Lakes Bordering the US
Five Great Lakes Bordering the US: The five Great Lakes surrounding the US comprise a collection of large waterbodies that serve as a source of fresh water in the US. These lakes border the United States and Canada. These lakes not only beautify the region but also hold ecological and historical significance.
These five great lakes bordering the US are Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. The article will discuss each lake in detail, along with its geological and ecological importance.
Table of Content
- About Great Lakes Bordering the US
- List of Five Great Lakes Bordering the US
- Lake Superior
- Lake Huron
- Lake Michigan
- Lake Erie
- Lake Ontario
- Habitat Surrounding the Great Lakes
- Plant and Animal Life in the Great Lakes