eutrophic

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1. eutrophic - Noun

2. eutrophic - Adjective

Meaning

(ecology) of a lake or other body of water rich in nutrients and subject to eutrophication

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Estuaries tend to be naturally eutrophic because land-derived nutrients are concentrated where run-off enters a confined channel. Source: Internet

Water polluted with plant nutrients such as nitrates or phosphates may stimulate growth of algae by a process called eutrophication and the decay of these organisms and other biomaterials may reduce the Omain content in eutrophic water bodies. Source: Internet

In some eutrophic aquatic systems, biodilution can occur. Source: Internet

Intensive farming of fish in ponds spread using one type of carp who thrived in eutrophic water conditions and who feeds on algae, causing widespread pollution. Source: Internet

Latvia holds over 12,000 rivers, only 17 of which are longer than convert, and over 3,000 small lakes, most of which are eutrophic. Source: Internet

Under eutrophic conditions, dissolved oxygen greatly increases during the day, but is greatly reduced after dark by the respiring algae and by microorganisms that feed on the increasing mass of dead algae. Source: Internet

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