Ponds
Ponds are bodies of standing water that are smaller than lakes in area and no more than 1.8 meters deep. Some ponds form naturally either being filled by an underground spring or rainwater, or can be manmade. The water is often shallow enough to support rooted plants and allow sunlight to reach the bottom. Ponds are home to many primary producers such as various grasses, algae, and wildflowers, and animals such as ducks, turtles, frogs, and salamanders.
Streams
Streams are flowing bodies of water that are smaller than rivers and can be formed from rainfall, snowmelt, or natural springs and some even originate from wetlands. Streams specifically are an example of a freshwater aquatic ecosystem. Animals found in streams consist of various species of fish, insects including mosquitoes and water spiders, and amphibians like frogs. Plants found in streams include types of water grasses, hyacinths, and duckweed.