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Freshwater Ecosystem Ecology Overview by Benedict Onyango is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) Lakes, ponds, reservoirs, wetlands, streams, and rivers are the main types of freshwater ecosystems. Streams and rivers are dynamic lotic systems with flowing water while lakes and ponds are still lentic systems. 2) Freshwater ecosystems are influenced by hydrology including patterns of water flow, magnitude, frequency, duration, timing, and rate of change. Alterations to natural flow regimes by humans can impact aquatic life and ecology. 3) Freshwater food webs are based around primary producers like
- Author
- Benedict Onyango
- Language
- EN