Oligotrophy

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈɛɫˈiɡoʊˈtɹoʊfi/

Oligotrophy (noun)

  1. A condition where living things grow with very small amounts of nutrients in the environment.
  2. A way organisms survive by using limited nutrients slowly, often with low growth rates.

Examples

  • Oligotrophy supports low nutrient life in clear, nutrient-poor water.
  • Many organisms survive oligotrophy by using very little nutrient.