Limnology

Limnology is a discipline that concerns the study of inland waters (both saline and fresh), specifically lakes, ponds and rivers (both natural and manmade), including their biological, physical, chemical, and hydrological aspects.

Related Topics:
Lake - Pond - River - Biological - Physical - Chemical - Hydrological

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François-Alphonse Forel (1841-1912) established the field with his studies of Lake Geneva. Limnology traditionally is closely related to hydrobiology, which is concerned with the application of the principles and methods of physics, chemistry, geology, and geography to ecological problems.

Related Topics:
François-Alphonse Forel - Lake Geneva - Hydrobiology - Geology - Geography - Ecological

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