Monday, April 15, 2013

Freshwater Ecology

Freshwater ecology is the study of the environment of freshwater. By studying the plants and animals in a body of water, as well as the components of the water itself, a scientist specializing in freshwater ecology can discover vital information about the health and needs of a freshwater system. The more people understand about freshwater ecology, the more they can work to protect these very fragile living environments. There are many problems in the ecology of the freshwater ecosystem. Many human changes have left these systems fragile and broken. Yet, many can be repaired or at least saved by stopping the problems. 
The differences between rivers and ponds include:  a pond is a smaller body of water that does not lead to a sea or ocean whereas, a river may lead to one of them or it might have a waterfall. .A pond is a body of water that is not a tributary to a larger body of water such as a bay, sea, or river. A river is a flowing body of water that connects to a bay or sea. Also, a pond is standing water, whereas a river is moving water. 
Pond
River

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