Open ocean of any depth, where animals swim or float freely, is called the pelagic zone.
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Pioneer species are found in area's undergoing secondary succession. For example ecosystems being established by: reducing a fire, deforestation; which quickly colonize open spaces supported by vegetation.
If they live in a river, they would most likely need fins (to swim) and gills (to breathe under water)
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