After the trip to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, i have learnt quite a lot of things,for example the adaptations of living organisms surviving there.they can adapt to their surroundings and enviroment due to their special characteristics , which i find it interesting. i've observed the following creatures- snails,mudskipper,mud lobsters,worms,snake and many more.

Temperature 32.1ºC 32.4ºC 32.2ºC

R.Humidity 11.10% 15.80% 26.74%

PH 6.34PH 6.5PH 6.72PH


MUDSKIPPPERR !

a pic i took from this blog. :X

How does the mudskipper adapt to the environment at Sungei Buloh?
Mudskipper has two fins on the front,which it uses as forelegs to jump about when it is out of water.it also have this special organ called gill chamber.it traps air and moisture for mudskipper to breathe-the essential requirements in order for it to survive during low-tide. i noticed that mudskipper have a blunt head with big protruding eyes, set close together, almost similar to a frog. i think these might help them to spot preys easily such as shrimps and other small creatures moving about on land.

How does the roots of mangrove tree adapt to its environment?
Firstly,mangrove roots not only provide support in unstable soils and to withstand strong currents and storm,but also breathe air through their protruding roots.this not only helps to transport air,but also provide the reservoir air during high tide when all plants are underwater.it is also able to absorb nutrients from the soft ,thick mud underneath it.

Overall, i think that this trip is fun especially when we get to test the temperature of soil and water which i have never tried before. Lastly, i hope that we shall play our part in conserving Singapore's nature reserve as there is not much left.Let's try not to pollute them okay? :D

Lim QianYi :D