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eutrophic
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eutrophic [yü′träf·ik]
(hydrology)
Pertaining to a lake containing a high concentration of dissolved nutrients; often shallow, with periods of oxygen deficiency.


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Whereas it is unlikely that gametes released by the deeper populations of zebra mussels especially in eutrophic lakes might be exposed to harmful UV, the potential for shallow-dwelling populations to be exposed to UVR is possible.
In eutrophic lakes and streams, phosphorus and nitrogen are generally considered to be the limiting nutrients and excessive levels greatly accelerate eutrophication (Likens, 1972; Schindler, 1975; USGS, 1999).
 
 
 
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