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.
Beavers, Muskrats, and Otters are aquatic mammals whose ranges cover most or all of South Carolina, so there is potential for almost any pond in the state to harbor these fur-bearing animals. Although interesting to watch, these animals can be problematic when they move into stormwater ponds.hey have sharp, predatory teeth. Otters are more vocal than beavers and muskrats, letting out the occasional yelp or bark. Otters also can be identified by the evidence they leave behind. Otters tend to enter and leave ponds in the same place, which over time creates a worn area known as an otter slide.