Although the terms reactant and reagent are often used interchangeably, a reactant is more specifically a substance that is consumed in the course of a chemical reaction. Solvents, although they are involved in the reaction, are usually not referred to as reactants.
Animals that live in water, usually called aquatic animals, include fish, cetaceans, certain types of turtles and other reptiles, and amphibians. There are also a number of semiaquatic animals, such as alligators, hippopotamuses and penguins, that depend on and live in water most of the time. Continue Reading.
What types of organisms live in pond water? A: Even a single drop of pond water may contain thousands of organisms, including different types of bacteria, protozoa, algae, rotifers, hydras and worms. Although most of the organisms that live in water are microscopic, a few are large enough to see with the naked eye. Continue Reading.