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General Knowledge · Q212

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 212

Q212

The ecosystem of a pond is referred as

A.
Lotic
B.
Lentic
Answer
C.
Xeric
D.
Benthic

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A pond or lake ecosystem includes biotic (living) plants, animals and micro-organisms, as well as abiotic (nonliving) physical and chemical interactions. Pond and lake ecosystems are a prime example of lentic ecosystems. Lentic refers to stationary or relatively still water, from the Latin lentus, which means sluggish.