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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 12:42, 30 July 2012

Definition of Oligotrophic:
Low in nutrients and not productive in terms of aquatic animal and plant life.
This is the common definition for Oligotrophic, other definitions can be discussed in the article

See also

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