Water Ecosystem

Welcome: Water Ecosystem
Description: Freshwater ecosystems are a subset of Earth's aquatic ecosystems. They include lakes and ponds, rivers, streams and springs, and wetlands. They can be contrasted with marine ecosystems, which have a larger salt content. Freshwater ecosystem be classified by different factors, including temperature, light penetration, and vegetation.Freshwater ecosystems can be divided into lentic ecosystems (still water) and lotic ecosystems (flowing water).
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: Freshwater ecosystem
Author(s): Raihayu Ridzwan & Sumaiyah Ismail