Littoral zone
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The littoral zone, also called litoral or nearshore, is the part of an ocean, sea, lake, or river, that is close to the shore. It provides extensive and productive habitats around the world, adjacent
Different disciplines and agencies divide the littoral zone into different subregions, according to how they want to view the zone.
Littoral combat ship USS Independence, specialized for littoral warfare in shallow coastal waters
The littoral zone of an ocean is the area close to the shore and extending out to the edge of the continental shelf.
The intertidal zone of a beach is also part of the littoral zone.
Lake ecosystem
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A lake ecosystem or lacustrine ecosystem includes biotic plants, animals and micro-organisms, as well as abiotic physical and chemical interactions. Lake ecosystems are a prime example of lentic ecosy
Nelumbo nucifera, an aquatic plant.
Water striders are predatory insects which rely on surface tension to walk on top of water. They live on the surface of ponds, marshes, and other quiet waters. They can move very quickly, up to 1.5 m/s.
Aerial view of Slapton Sands and northern part of Ley geograph.org.uk 1434412
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