Fresh Water

Freshwater ecology is the study of the interactions of freshwater ecosystems with their biotic and abiotic components. The goal of freshwater ecology is to understand how these interactions affect the distribution, abundance, and community structure of organisms in freshwater ecosystems.

Freshwater ecosystems are found in a variety of locations, from large rivers and lakes to small ponds and streams. The organisms that live in these ecosystems are adapted to the specific conditions found in each location.

The abiotic components of freshwater ecosystems include the physical features of the environment, such as the temperature, light, and chemical composition of the water. The biotic components include the plants and animals that live in the ecosystem.

The interactions between the abiotic and biotic components of freshwater ecosystems determine the distribution, abundance, and community structure of the organisms that live there. These interactions can be mediated by predators, parasites, and disease.