The flow of water is a defining physical characteristic of lotic ecosystems, influencing nutrient distribution, substrate composition, and the types of organisms that can inhabit them.
The following ecosystem develops in flowing water:
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Ecology (Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater, Marine, Estuaries, Wetlands)
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