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mesotrophic Definition

meso·trophic (mes′ə träf′ik, mez′-; -trō′fik)

adjective

designating or of a lake, pond, etc. having a moderate amount of plant growth: the mesotrophic stage is intermediate between the oligotrophic and eutrophic stages

Related Forms:

  • mesotrophy mes′·o·troph′y (-träf′ē) noun
mesotrophic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lochs: Maintenance of natural nutrient levels is, therefore, a key element in the management of mesotrophic lochs.
  • lake: Rare fish, of which only three species are found in UK lakes, are well represented in mesotrophic lakes.
  • grassland: These communities grade into mesotrophic grassland, often containing fen species, around the edge of the site.
  • water: Mesotrophic waters are relatively infrequent in the UK and are largely confined to the margins of upland areas in the north and west.
  • loch: The only known naturally mesotrophic loch in Tayside that has had no recent agricultural improvement or afforestation within its catchment.

Modifying Another Word

  • naturally: The only known naturally mesotrophic loch in Tayside that has had no recent agricultural improvement or afforestation within its catchment.