Aquatic plants
Detailed Description
Emergent vegetation growing in the shallow water of Nutuvukti Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Emergent vegetation provides habitat for aquatic insects and small fishes.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Courtesy of NPS, Public Domain.
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Tracing Mercury Through Lake Food Webs
Mercury concentrations in fish likely reflect different energy sources in lake food webs. Species, populations, or individuals may contain higher and variable concentrations of mercury, which may relate directly to prey mercury content, diets of fish, and fish foraging strategies.