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What are the ecological services of the freshwater ecosystem?


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Freshwater ecosystem:

  1. Freshwater ecosystems are a subset of aquatic ecosystems on the planet.
  2. Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, springs, ponds, and wetlands are among them.
  3. Rivers and lakes provide water for the great majority of inhabitants on Earth because surface waters are regularly replenished and easily accessible.
  4. It regulates and maintains ecosystems by moving water, energy, nutrients, organisms, and sediment through landscapes and habitats, connecting atmospheric, terrestrial, groundwater, and marine systems.
  5. A significant number of aquatic plants, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals rely on them for their survival.
  6. Many parts of daily life rely on freshwater, including food production, electricity generation, manufacturing, and sanitation.

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