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==See also==
 
==See also==
* [[Nutrient analysers]]
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* [[Nutrient]]
 
* [[eutrophication]]
 
* [[eutrophication]]
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* [[Oligotrophic]]
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* [[Mesotrophic]]
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* [[Hypertrophic]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Walmsley RD, 2000. A Review and Discussion Document. Perspectives on Eutrophication of Surface Waters: Policy/Research Needs in South Africa. Water Research Commission. Project K8/360.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Usually refers to a nutrient-enriched, highly productive body of water.
 

Latest revision as of 11:43, 30 July 2012

Definition of Eutrophic:
Rich in nutrients, very productive in terms of aquatic animal and plant life and showing increasing signs of water quality problems.
This is the common definition for Eutrophic, other definitions can be discussed in the article

See also

References

Walmsley RD, 2000. A Review and Discussion Document. Perspectives on Eutrophication of Surface Waters: Policy/Research Needs in South Africa. Water Research Commission. Project K8/360.