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There are two general terms that categorize freshwater ecosystems. Lentic refers to standing bodies of water (lakes, ponds, and inland wetlands) while lotic refers to flowing systems (streams and rivers).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are three basic types of freshwater ecosystems:
- Lentic: slow-moving water, including pools, ponds, and lakes.
- Lotic: rapidly-moving water, for example streams and rivers.
- Wetlands: areas where the soil is saturated or inundated for at least part of the time.[4]
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∙ 13y agothere are two main types the marine and freshwater
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∙ 13y agorunning water or lotic ( rivers and streams )
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standing water or lentic ( ponds and lakes )
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∙ 11y agoLakes and rivers are 2 types of freshwater biomes.
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flowing water and standing water biomes.
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∙ 12y agoThe 2 major aquatic are freshwater and Marine ( or saltwater) ecosystems
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∙ 11y agoMarine,Freshwater ☺
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∙ 14y agoLakes and Seashores
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lakes and sweat
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freshwater ecosystems
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Can Freshwater ecosystems can be found within terrestrial ecosystems.?
yes
What is the primary factor in freshwater ecosystems?
bitoral zpne
Explain how freshwater and ocean ecosystems interact?
Check out the related link for some information on how freshwater and ocean ecosystems interact.
