Sunday, April 14, 2013

Lentic Systems


  • Lake: A large body of water where light penetration can be anywhere from several inches to many feet

  • Pond: A smaller body of water where light penetrates all the way to the bottom

  • Playa Lake: A desert lake that is periodically filled with water

  • Swamp: A lentic system that is characterized by trees such as cypress

  • Marsh: A lentic system characterized by grasses or sedges

  • Bog: Peat land formed in poorly drained areas

  • Reservoir: A man-made lake used to store water



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