Ecosystem

Hydrogeomorphic (HGM)

Vernacular name of the HGM unit*

Class/system

(Level 1)

Sub-class/sub-system (Level 2)

Type/unit (Level 3)

Aquatic

ecosystems

Inland aquatic ecosystems

Lotic ecosystems

Rivers

Eru, Nadi

Rivulets

Chinna Yeru

Tributaries

Upanadi

Streams

Vagu

Creeks

Selayeru

Waterfalls

Jalapatam

Springs

Uta, Bugga, Chelama

Canals

Kalava

Lentic ecosystems

Lakes

Sarassu

Ponds

Kumta, Madugu

Vernal pools

Samuham, Niti Gumta, Madugu

Seeps

Uta, Bugga, Chelama

Reservoirs

Jalasayam

Farm ponds and reservoirs

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Drainage ditches

Kamdakamu, Parikha

Water tanks

Cheruvu

Wetland ecosystems

Swamps

Chittadinela, Tamparabhumi

Marshes

Uppuparra, Badavanela, Buradanela

Rice fields

Varipolam

Riparian ecosystems

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