Freshwater Ecosystems

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Ecosystem
gptkbp:canBe Restored
Polluted
Managed for conservation
Natural or artificial
Fragmented
Subject to conservation efforts
Degraded
Home to endemic species
Affected by land use changes
Affected by urbanization
Connected to marine ecosystems
Critical for human survival
Home to migratory species
Impacted by climate variability
Important for cultural values
Important for education and research
Integral to local economies
Part of larger biomes
Subject to international treaties
Subject to legal protections
Subject to over-extraction
Vulnerable to climate extremes
gptkbp:canSupport Aquaculture
Recreational activities
gptkbp:characterizedBy Low salinity
gptkbp:homeTo Invertebrates
Amphibians
Fish species
Aquatic plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Freshwater Ecosystems
gptkbp:impact Human activities
gptkbp:includes Wetlands
Ponds
Rivers
Lakes
Reservoirs
Streams
gptkbp:influencedBy Climate change
gptkbp:locatedIn Every_continent_except_Antarctica
gptkbp:mayHave Ecosystem services
gptkbp:notableFor Agriculture
Biodiversity
Flood control
Recreation
Water cycle
Water purification
Carbon storage
gptkbp:provides Drinking water
Habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:supports Diverse species
gptkbp:threats Pollution
Invasive species