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Lotic ecosystems

Type of aquatic ecosystem with flowing freshwaterThis stream operating together with its environment can be thought of as forming a river ecosystem.River ecosystems are flowing waters that drain the landscape, and include the biotic (living) interactions amongst plants, animals and micro-organisms, as well as abiotic (nonliving) physical and chemical interactions of its many parts.

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