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 * What is freshwater biology?
 * Freshwater
 * Biology

Importance of Freshwater Biology
Because of the overwhelming importance of freshwater systems, it is imperative to have a way of understanding these systems, their interactions, effects of inputs and outputs, and understanding the observations made. Freshwater biology is a multifaceted discipline that examines the relationships of the organisms found within its water system. There are many factors to take into consideration. Among these factors are negative impacts, such as, contaminants, pollutants, nutrient availability and imbalances. When applying freshwater biology to management practices, conservation and/or preservation, it is important to examine the interactions from the biotic and abiotic within the system. An example of this would be examining the overall abundance of freshwater fish such as perch (Perca fluviatilis) over a set of parameters such as time, different sampling sites within a defined area. These differences can effect predator and prey ratios over time. Freshwater biology is not just for examining plants and animals. It is also useful in diagnosing irregularities, water health, public health, human health. Bacteria, such as E.coli, found in these freshwater systems can be tested for, monitored, and controlled.

Related fields

 * Freshwater Ecosystem
 * Freshwater ecosystems are critical for every terrestrial organism, including a wide array of species both plant and animal, providing habitats, nutrients, and of course life sustaining water.
 * Stream Ecology
 * Freshwater Animals/Aquatic Organisms
 * Freshwater Fish
 * Megafauna: these organisms are crucial to the overall health of freshwater systems.
 * Reptiles and amphibians (Herptiles)
 * River Ecosystem