EGGS

description

the salmon eggs hatch in about 3 months and are laid in reeds made by the female.the eggs are an orangish pink color and about the size of a pencil eraser,they have one eye in the middle of the egg.

threats

the threats are invasive species,disease,freezing,flooding,preditation,high temeratures ,dams,waste,humans,disturbance of gravel,soil eroison etc.

needs

salmon eggs need cool,clean water to survive.Trees and plants along the river provide shade which keeps the water temerature cool enough. The treets and plants along the river also help prevent soil eroison which can sometimes smother the eggs.

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