Oligotrophic
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈɫiˈɡɑtˈɹoʊˈfaɪˈsi/
Oligotrophic (adjective)
- Describes a water body with few nutrients, supporting limited plant and animal life.
Examples
- The lake is oligotrophic and supports few fish species.
- Oligotrophic lakes have very few nutrients for plants.
Common collocations: oligotrophic waters, oligotrophic ecosystems, oligotrophic conditions