eutrophication

Example:The previously clear lake was now a eutrophic lake, with a marked increase in algae due to excess nutrients.

Definition:A lake that has undergone the process of eutrophication, often characterized by algal blooms, reduced clarity, and poor water quality.

Example:Scientists closely monitor the eutrophication process in coastal waters to prevent the damage to marine ecosystems.

Definition:The series of changes in a water body as it acquires excessive nutrients, leading to increased plant and algal growth.

Example:The eutrophication cycle can be broken down into four main stages: nutrient input, primary production, decomposition, and nutrient release.

Definition:The cycle of events that leads to the accumulation of nutrients in water bodies, causing algal blooms and the subsequent degrading of water quality.