oligotrophy

[US]/[ˈɒlɪɡɒtrəfi]/
[UK]/[ˈɒlɪɡɒtrəfi]/

Translation

n.A condition or environment characterized by low nutrient availability.; The study of ecosystems with low nutrient levels.

Phrases & Collocations

oligotrophy research

oligotrophy assessment

oligotrophy prevalence

oligotrophy impacts

oligotrophy cases

oligotrophy screening

oligotrophy prevention

oligotrophy treatment

oligotrophy diagnosis

Example Sentences

the oligotrophy of the lake led to a decline in fish populations.

oligotrophy is a common characteristic of high-altitude lakes.

researchers are studying the effects of oligotrophy on aquatic ecosystems.

oligotrophy limits the growth of algae and other aquatic plants.

the oligotrophic conditions favored the survival of certain fish species.

we observed a clear trend of oligotrophy in the remote mountain lake.

oligotrophy can be a natural state for some freshwater environments.

the oligotrophic nature of the water supported a unique microbial community.

comparing eutrophic and oligotrophic lakes provides valuable ecological insights.

oligotrophy is often associated with low nutrient concentrations in the water.

the long-term effects of climate change on oligotrophic systems are uncertain.

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