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Which of the following is NOT a type of aquatic ecosystem?

AFresh water ecosystems

BSaline water ecosystems

CTerrestrial ecosystems

DBrackish water ecosystems

Answer:

C. Terrestrial ecosystems

Read Explanation:

  • Ecosystems consisting of water as the main habitat are known as - Aquatic ecosystems

  • There are three kinds of aquatic ecosystems

  • Fresh water ecosystems

  • Saline water ecosystems

  • Brackish water ecosystems


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