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lim·nol·o·gy  (lm-nl-j)
n.
The scientific study of the life and phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.
[Greek limn, lake + -logy.]
limno·logi·cal (-n-lj-kl) adj.
limno·logi·cal·ly adv.
lim·nolo·gist n.
limnology [lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc.
[from Greek limnē lake]
limnological  [ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl], limnologic adj
limnologically  adv
limnologist  n
limnology  (lm-nl-j)
The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.
limnology
the branch of geology that studies ponds and lakes. — limnologist, n.
See also: Geology
the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes or rivers, with reference to their physical, geographical, and biological features. — limnologist, n. — limnologic, limnological, adj.
See also: Water
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Noun1.limnology - the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties
earth science - any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts


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In the second "perspectives" section, Robert Wetzel, the "dean" of limnologists, makes a plea for the importance of understanding microbial metabolic processes in wetlands and then encourages scientists and managers to apply this understanding to ensure human survival.
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