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Ecosystem Services from Inland Waters and Their Aquatic Ecosystems
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Inland surface waters (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, running waters, and wetlands) are highly valued ecosystems [1] and are greatly relevant to global biodiversity [2].
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Freshwater Global distribution Risks Trade-off Nitrogen retention ManagementReferences
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