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What are flowing water ecosystems called?

ALentic systems

BBrackish systems

CLotic systems

DSaline systems

Answer:

C. Lotic systems

Read Explanation:

  • Freshwaters are again of two types,

  • The static water ecosystems are called - Lentic systems

  • The flowing water ecosystems are called as Lotic systems


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