A pond is common body of water. They can form naturally, and they can also be man-made. In most cases, ponds are shallow enough that sunlight reaches the bottom. Therefore, the temperature within a pond is the same throughout. Ponds form naturally by an underwater spring, an abundance of rain, or because of melting snow. Did you know there are two types of ponds? There are permanent ponds and temporary ponds. Temporary ponds do not last all year round and are also known as vernal ponds. They are affected by precipitation and temperature changes throughout the year. Vernal ponds tend to dry up in the summertime when the weather is warm. Because of this, they don’t have fish and are mostly home to amphibians.
Ponds are home to a variety of wildlife such as turtles, ducks, frogs, and small fish. They are also home to a variety of plant life. Because ponds are shallow bodies of water, plants will not only grow around the edges, but also in the middle. Water lilies are found in ponds, and they are important because they provide shade and hiding places. The largest pond in the Australia is in Ewens Pond, South Australia and some parts span 80 meters. |
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