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EUTROPHIC STATE [1 record]

Record 1 2020-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Eutrophic state: Waters extremely rich in nutrients, with high biological productivity. These lakes have higher concentrations of phosphorus and chlorophyll and poorer clarity. Typically, they are shallow, often muddy and contain an abundance of aquatic plants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

État eutrophe : Eaux extrêmement riches en nutriments présentant une productivité biologique élevée. Ces lacs abritent des concentrations supérieures de phosphore et de chlorophylle et leur limpidité est plus faible. Ils sont en général peu profonds, sont souvent boueux et renferment une abondance de plantes aquatiques.

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