The Ocean Community

The offshore community of the ocean Arabab hosts interesting plant and animal life. The water temperatures are moderate, averaging 22 Cº allowing for rich, tropical plant growth. The Arabab ocean receives sunlight nearly 300 days a year for an average of 18 hours a day. Rainfall helps refresh the ocean environment. This community exists not far from the rocky shoreline with water depths of 10 - 30 feet. Waters here are clear and blue.

PRIMARY PRODUCERS

The two main producers found in this biome are the Holifer and Amythyst Lily. With an abundance of energy from the sun and optimum water temperatures, they are able to reproduce at astounding rates. Tiny organisms exist on these plants as well, providing further nourishment for primary consumers.

PRIMARY CONSUMERS

The Fishybob consumes the primary producers as well as other tiny organisms found on the plant life. These fish use camouflage and speed to defend themselves against their number one predator - the Gumchomp.

SECONDARY CONSUMERS

The Gumchomp and Bobfish survive on the Fishybob. The spiked head of the Gumchomp helps it maneuver in the plant life where the small fish hide. Although not an extraordinarily fast swimmer, the Gumchomp has developed a wider tail over time to help catch its prey. Fortunately for the Gumchomp, the FishyBob is plentiful and his teeth have no problem grabbing the quick swimmers.

The Holifer and Amythyst Lilie produce the majority of the energy and are the first step in the food chain. Followed by the Fishybob who is eaten by the Gumchomp and Bobfish. Warm temperatures and plenty of sunlight allow the plants to produce 2490 kilocalories per year per square meter. Five percent (124.5k/cal) are available for primary consumers and one percent (1.245) are available for secondary consumers.

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The Holifer and Amythyst Lilie produce the majority of the energy and are the first step in the food chain. Followed by the Fishybob who is eaten by the Gumchomp and Bobfish.	Warm temperatures and plenty of sunlight allow the plants to produce 2490 kilocalories per year per square meter. Five percent (124.5k/cal) are available for primary consumers and one percent (1.245) are available for secondary consumers.