limnology

Definition

The science concerning the biological, physical and geological properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.

Etymology

From limno- + -logy.

Example Sentences

• "Although limnology is a young discipline, it has, over the past century, experienced marked growth. Its early descriptive period was a long one, given the enormous diversity of biota and environments in freshwater ecosystems."
• "The exercises in this book were set forth initially because of our frustrations in teaching such a complex, multifaceted discipline as limnology."
• "Reservoir limnology and water quality management are associated with functions such as flood control, hydropower generation, irrigation, and fishery."

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