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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. ecology
  3. ecosystems
  4. aquatic ecosystems
  5. freshwater ecosystems
  6. lentic systems
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. ecology
  3. ecosystems
  4. aquatic ecosystems
  5. freshwater ecosystems
  6. lentic systems

Preferred term

lentic systems

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An aquatic ecosystem in which the water is still and not rapidly moving, such as is found in ponds and swamps. Compare lotic systems.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • lentic ecosystems
  • lentic environment
  • lentic habitats
  • lentic waters

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132549

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