2.2 the aquatic domain Flashcards
how many divisions does it include?
It includes two major divisions
Oceanology or marine ecology:
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what does this science study?
It is a science that studies relationships and interactions between marine and ocean organisms and their living environments.
what does this science bring together and where are they applied?
This science brings together all the scientific disciplines related to the “ocean” and applied to the exploitation of ocean resources and the protection of marine environments.
Limnology or ecology of continental waters:
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what does this science study?
It is a science that studies relationships and interactions between inland water organisms and their habitats (streams, lakes, ponds, brackish waters).
what does it bring together and where are they applied?
It brings together all the scientific disciplines related to “continental waters” and applied to the exploitation of resources and the protection of continental aquatic environments.