Backyard Pond Ecosystem Diagram - Wildlife-Friendly Water Feature Design #3715 (License: Personal Use)

This educational illustration depicts a healthy, shallow backyard pond ecosystem, complete with marginal plants like cattails and pickerelweed, floating lily pads, submerged oxygenating plants, and diverse fauna including a painted turtle, green frog, dragonfly, and monarch butterfly. The cross-section shows underwater plant roots, stepping stones, and a small filter box-highlighting design elements that support biodiversity and water clarity. It emphasizes ecological balance through natural filtration and habitat layers.

Used on gardening, eco-landscaping, or wildlife conservation websites to explain pond construction, biodiversity benefits, or habitat restoration. Matches user intent for DIY pond planning, school ecology projects, or sustainable backyard design guides.