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Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Effects of Pollution
  • Water Pollution
DEF

Waters characterized by a high level of plant nutrients, with correspondingly high primary productivity.

OBS

Lower parts of eutrophic lakes may suffer from lack of light and oxygen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Effets de la pollution
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Eaux qui sont riches en éléments nutritifs et en vie végétale.

OBS

Les parties inférieures de lacs eutrophes peuvent souffrir d'un manque de lumière et d'oxygène.

Spanish

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