ol·i·go·tro·phic ( l  -g -tr fk, -trfk, l-)adj. Lacking in plant nutrients and having a large amount of dissolved oxygen throughout. Used of a pond or lake. ol i·gotro·phy (-gtr -f ) n. |
oligotrophic [ˌɒlɪgəʊˈtrɒfɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) (of lakes and similar habitats) poor in nutrients and plant life and rich in oxygen Compare eutrophic
[from oligo- + Greek trophein to nourish + -ic]
oligotrophy [ˌɒlɪˈgɒtrəfɪ] n
| oligotrophic (l-g-trfk, -trfk, l-) Lacking in plant nutrients such as phosphates, nitrates, and organic matter, and consequently having few plants and a large amount of dissolved oxygen throughout. Used of a lake, pond, or stream. Compare dystrophiceutrophic |
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