Organisms
Bacteria, Protist, Fungi
Millions of creatures under these kingdoms can be found in various parts of Glacier Bay. - Streptococcus is one example of bacteria living in Glacier Bay. Streptococcus is usually harmful and is responsible for the production of flesh-eating bacteria. Paramecium is a type of protist found in Glacier Bay. The Protist is found in freshwater lakes and usually feed on bacteria and algae keeping their environment clean and healthy. Basidiomycetes are a type of Fungi found in Glacier Bay. These fungi are autotrophs and are used as a food supply for many vegetarian animals
Plants
Throughout the Glacier Bay, plants of various sizes, shapes, and classes can be located. - Mosses are a type of non-vascular plant living in Glacier Bay. Mosses are small, autotrophic plants that live near lakes in moist environments.
Invertebrates
Invertebrates are the least common class of organisms found in this national park. - Earthworms are a types of invertebrates found in this national park. Earthworms are autotrophs and usually live in underground, moist climates
- Snails are also a type of invertebrate or mollusk that live in Glacier Bay. Snails are heterotrophs and live in moist environments.
Vertebrates
This kingdom is probably the most commonly known branch of organisms that live in Glacier Bay National Park. - Grizzly bears are a type of vertebrate or mammal that is carnivorous. Grizzly bears usually feed on fish but may sometimes feed on moose, deer, and elk.
- Bull trouts are a type of osteichthys and vertebrate that live in the waters of Glacier Bay. Bull trouts are sexual reproducing autotrophs found in cold clear waters.