small scale ecosystem (freshwater lagoon) - example

• Give an example of a producer in a freshwater lagoon ecosystem.

  Common reed
• Give examples of consumers in a freshwater lagoon ecosystem.

  Moth larva, eel, bittern.
• Give an example of a food chain in a freshwater lagoon ecosystem.

  Common reed --> moth larva --> eel --> bittern
• Explain what could happen if a drought occurs and dries up pools.

  Insect and larvae die so fish and frog populations decrease leading to a decline in bittern populations.