Introduction In the previous blog, Waterscapes and Where Rivers are Born, we took a peek at the hyporheic zone and saw how this ecosystem lives between the stream’s benthos (bottom) and groundwater. Here we take a closer look at these two worlds as well as a wider view to check out the ecology of groundwater […]
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Aquatic Ecology II: What Lies Beneath–Water Worlds
Waterscapes and Where Rivers are Born
Aquatic Ecology: Introduction To Series As we go about our daily lives we sometimes glimpse streams in our urban or rural landscapes. We might imagine the fish, frogs, insects and turtles who live there, but there is so much more! If you’ve seen their hidden wonders up close, it becomes apparent that these aquatic ecosystems […]