Sub-terrestrial organisms such as polar bears habitat is on the ice and if ice did not float than the habitat for the organism would not exist which means biodiversity would be affected. ... Pond skater insect Fig.5 is an example of organism that takes advantage of this phenomenon by utilizing the high surface tension of lakes and ponds by walking on the surface of the water to look for prey. ...

• Word Count: 1155
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate