Freshwater Biodiversity: Understanding the Hidden Life of Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Freshwater biodiversity refers to the incredible variety of plants, animals, microorganisms, and other forms of life found in freshwater environments. Rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, ponds, and groundwater systems may cover a relatively small part of the planet, yet they support a remarkable range of living organisms. Freshwater ecosystems are essential not only for wildlife but…