lentik

Turkish - English

Definition of lentik in Turkish English dictionary

lentic

Standing water bodies e g lakes

A type of freshwater habitat characterized by calm water

still, or not flowing

Pertaining to standing (nonflowing) waters such as lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and swamps

=standing water Lentic tends to be used for fresh water habitats Some examples of lentic environments are lakes, ponds, and flooded forests Deeper standing water, like a lake, is affected by a strong stratification There is an upper layer and a lower layer, separated by a narrow in between layer of water The upper layer of water has higher oxygen, more light, plankton, and tends to be warmer than the lower layer Contrast with: lotic

In relation to standing or non-flowing freshwaters

refers to standing or still waters such as lakes

of or relating to or living in still waters (as lakes or ponds)

Static or standing, non-flowing waters such as lakes, ponds and reservoirs, (see lotic)

Hyphenation

len·tik