Question

what are lotic and lentic ecosystem? give examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A Lotic Ecosystem has flowing waters. Examples include: creeks, streams, runs, rivers, springs, brooks and channels. A Lentic Ecosystem has still waters. Examples include: ponds, basin marshes, ditches, reservoirs, seeps, lakes, and vernal / ephemeral pools.

Answer 2

Lotic and lentic ecosystems are explained below:

Lotic ecosystem-

• The ecosystem that is characterised by moving or flowing water is called a lotic ecosystem. The water is clear as compared to the lentic ecosystem.
• Rivers, springs and creeks are some examples of lotic ecosystems.

Lentic ecosystem-

• The ecosystem that is characterised by still or non-moving water is called a lentic ecosystem. In a lentic ecosystem, as water is stagnant, it is usually turbid.
• Ponds, lakes and wetlands are some examples of lentic ecosystems.