excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life
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eutrophication::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | biological process, organic process |
he argued that the controlling factor in eutrophication is not nitrate but phosphate.
Examples of eutrophication
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What's more, lakes that have experienced more eutrophication have fewer species.
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Waste disposal technology constitutes another factor in eutrophication prevention.
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The lower tank also holds water but is in an advanced state of eutrophication.
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Eutrophication in standing waters and streams of low flow is on the increase.
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Eutrophication poses a problem not only to ecosystems, but to humans as well.
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Although they are a phenomena becoming more common because of eutrophication.
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Cultural lake eutrophication is rarely the result of an intentional decision.
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An imbalance, called eutrophication, can cause algae blooms that choke fish.
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Less eutrophication or other nitrogen pollution and probably a lower carbon footprint.
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- Excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life; "he argued ...
- (eutrophic) (ecology) of a lake or other body of water rich in nutrients and subject to eutrophication
- Eutrophication eutrophia healthy, adequate nutrition, development (Greek) eutrophe (German) is a scientific term describing the overfertilization of lakes with nutrients and the changes that occur as a result Schindler, David W., Vallentyne, John R. 2008. ...
- (Eutrophic) The quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other biologically useful nutrients are the primary determinants of a lake's trophic state index (TSI). ...
- The process of becoming eutrophic
- A eutrophic medicine; being rich in nutrients and minerals and therefore having an excessive growth of algae and thus a diminished oxygen content to the detriment of other organisms; promoting nutrition
- (Eutrophic) Waters with a high concentration of nutrients and a high level of primary production.
- (Eutrophic) (1) Literally, "well fed." Refers to habitats, particularly soils and water, that are rich in nutrients. (2) Applied to fens composed of plants growing in "hard waters" which are rich in nutrients. Compare mesotrophic, oligotrophic, and dystrophic.
- (eutrophic) Highly fertile waters characterized by warm, nutrient-rich shallow basins.
