Difference between revisions of "Oligotrophic"

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Primary productivity, biomass and carrying capacity in oligotrophic ecosystems are generally low.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
* [[Nutrient]]
 
* [[Nutrient]]
* [[eutrophication]]
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* [[Eutrophication]]
 
* [[Eutrophic]]
 
* [[Eutrophic]]
 
* [[Mesotrophic]]
 
* [[Mesotrophic]]
 
* [[Hypertrophic]]
 
* [[Hypertrophic]]
 
==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
 

Latest revision as of 16:04, 14 December 2024

Definition of Oligotrophic:
Low in nutrients.
This is the common definition for Oligotrophic, other definitions can be discussed in the article

Primary productivity, biomass and carrying capacity in oligotrophic ecosystems are generally low.

See also