Limnology

Science of inland aquatic ecosystems

Limnology is the study of inland aquatic ecosystems. Pronounced (lim-NOL-ə-jee), the name comes from Ancient Greek λίμνη (límnē) 'lake' and -λογία (-logía) 'study of'. It includes aspects of the biological, chemical, physical, and geological characteristics of natural and man-made bodies of fresh and saline water.

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